The Catcher in the Rye: 50th Anniversary Edition

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:author gptkb:J._D._Salinger
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:character_development Holden's journey
gptkbp:character_relationships Holden and Jane Gallagher
Holden and Mr. Antolini
Holden and Phoebe
Holden and Sally Hayes
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
gptkbp:cultural_impact controversial
influential
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Fiction
gptkbp:influences modern literature
young adult fiction
gptkbp:inspiration post-war America
Salinger's experiences
gptkbp:isbn 978-0316769488
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:dialogue
stream of consciousness
symbolism
imagery
irony
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Holden_Caulfield
gptkbp:narrative subjective
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:notable_quote The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause.
I'm the most terrific liar you ever saw.
It's full of phonies.
People always think something's all true.
I keep picturing all these little kids.
gptkbp:page_count 277
gptkbp:publication_year 1951
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:2001
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Little,_Brown_and_Company
gptkbp:sales over 65 million copies
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:setting_time 1950s
gptkbp:symbolism the museum of natural history
the red hunting hat
the catcher in the rye
the ducks in Central Park
gptkbp:themes gptkb:loss
gptkb:identity
alienation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:J._D._Salinger
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4