Rye

1. The Catcher in the Rye

2. J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye was Salinger’s first full-length novel Salinger received immediate acclaim for the novel Author

3. Following works less well received Salinger eventually become reclusive Fueled the mysterious nature of the novel Added to its intrigue for future readers Author

4. General Information

5. The language in the novel, combined with its sexuality has made it a lightning rod for controversy The novel has been banned within communities and within schools It has been at the center of many different debates centered around free speech and censorship General Information Rye, is often included in lists of “banned books”

6. Literary Focus

7. The Catcher in the Rye focuses on the alienation individuals can feel in society Young people feeling constricted by the rules of society Young people who struggle to find meaningful relationships and companionship Literary Focus

8. Date of Publication Genre Setting (Time) Setting (Place) July 1951 Bildungsroman: a novel which focuses on the transformation from youth to adult Late 1940s New York City Literary Focus

9. Sexual Exploration Non-Conformity Alienation Hopelessness Feelings of Loss and Regret Hypocrisy The Painfulness of Growing Up Thematic Topics