The Catcher in the Rye a novel by J D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 coming-of-age novel by American author J.D. Salinger. It follows the experiences of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield over a few days after he is expelled from prep school. The story, told from Holden's point of view, explores themes of angst, alienation, identity, and the perceived "phoniness" of the adult world.