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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

This classic novel delves into the psyche of Holden Caulfield, a young man who has been expelled from prep school and is navigating the complexities of adolescence. The narrative is a first-person account of Holden's experiences and interactions with various characters, including his younger sister Phoebe, his former teachers, and the other students he encounters. The story is set in the backdrop of post-war New York and is characterized by Holden's cynical and often humorous perspective on the adult world. more

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J.D. Salinger

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“what is my life for and what am I going to do with it? I don't know and I am afraid. I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. and why do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations of mental and physical experience possible in my life. and I am horribly limited.”