Continuum Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic literary texts. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading and guiding the...
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Continuum Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic literary texts. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading and guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of the text. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a literary text. J. D. Salinger's 1951 novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is the definitive coming-of-age novel and one of the most controversial, and successful, books of post-war Americ
Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-116) and index
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. Contexts; 2. Language, Style and Form; 3. Reading The Catcher in the Rye; 4. Critical Reception and Publishing History; 5. Adaptation, Interpretation and Influence; Further Reading; Index