Historical documents. What clues can you gather about J.D. Salinger, the time, place, players, and culture?
Freeweb
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E-text copies of Salinger's writings.
The Catcher in the Rye Review
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The 1951 New York Times review.
Nine Stories Review
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The 1953 New York Times review of Salinger's second book.
Franny and Zooey Review
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The 1963 New York Times review of Salinger's book.
Updike on the Glass Family
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John Updike's 1963 essay on Franny and Zooey.
"Sonny"
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Time magazine's 1961 profile of the author, who had already begun his retreat into a hermetic life.
"Holden at Fifty"
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A New Yorker essay by Louis Menand on the enduring appeal of The Catcher in the Rye.