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around them. Some take influence from actors, athletes, parents, or teachers. Authors prove no different. J.D. Salinger became well known for writing short stories and novels. Salinger’s greatest success became the popular novel The Catcher in the Rye. Just as other humans and writers before him, Salinger’s life and works stemmed from influence from the world around him. Salinger took influence from his military service, childhood and schooling, and F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby.

J. D. Salinger J. D. Salinger "The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it." -James Bryce* In 1945, a novel was published that would forever change the way society views itself. The book, entitled The Catcher in the Rye, would propel a man named Jerome David Salinger to fame as one of the most famous authors of the twentieth century. This same man, not ten years after the publication and while still in the peak of his career, would depart from this society- the

terrific liar you ever saw in your life.” ("J. D. Salinger." BrainyQuote. com). He says that he is a terrific liar because in his books that he wrote he was called a liar for his writings. Salinger was born January 1, 1919 to his mother Miriam Salinger and his father Sol Salinger. He wrote many great stories that were popular among younger readers. He received much criticism, along with some praises for these amazing novels. In his early life, Salinger served in the military and was bad in school,

20th Century American novelist and short story writer, J.D. Salinger, wrote many stories, most of which have been heavily influenced by his time spent in World War II. Arguably Salinger’s most popular novel, The Catcher in the Rye, was carried into battle with him and has distinct influences of Salinger’s experiences within it. Salinger was discharged from the army in 1945 (French xiv). and because of his experiences in the war, books like The Catcher in the Rye and many others have a much darker

When The Catcher in the Rye author J.D. Salinger died five years ago, on Jan. 27 of 2010, TIME’s remembrance of his life noted that he had long been “the hermit crab of American letters,” dissatisfied with his own fame and drawn to a reclusive life away from the spotlight. In fact, when he was the subject of a lengthy cover story for TIME in 1961, shortly after the publication of Franny and Zooey, he had already begun to recede into seclusion. Though the story is rife with biographical details —

friendships, and fate. J. D. Salinger saw this as a potential pitfall for teens; therefore, he adopts a unique writing style to which they can relate to. Sol and Miriam Salinger’s son, Jerome David Salinger, was born on January 1st, 1919 in New York (“Salinger”). Supported by her Jewish husband, a successful meat and cheese importer, Miriam was able to raise Salinger and his two older siblings in the fashionable apartment district of upper Manhattan (French). In 1934 Salinger attended Valley Forge Military

The Catcher in the Rye is a novel published in 1951 by J. D Salinger. In the novel, Holden Caulfield is the main character based on this story,and he is a sixteen year old. He is telling his story throughout the novel. Parents and students have different opinions about the actions of Holden. Censorship is not bad in Literature because books are to inspire children in the good ways and to learn about the world. The novel The Catcher in the Rye is banned of four reasons because it contains promiscuity

During the 1950’s, literature underwent a tremendous change in structure as well as philosophy. J. D. Salinger’s book The Catcher in the Rye helped contribute to this revolution by highlighting new philosophies in literature. This is evident in pre-1950 writing as well as the changes that persisted through the remaining part of the decade, especially in the writing style popularized during the Great Depression. The Catcher in the Rye also contributed to a change in conflict. This conflict started

During the 1950’s, literature underwent a tremendous change in structure as well as philosophy. J. D. Salinger’s book The Catcher in the Rye helped contribute to this revolution by highlighting new philosophies in literature. This is evident in pre-1950 writing as well as the changes that persisted through the remaining part of the decade, especially in the writing style popularized during the Great Depression. The Catcher in the Rye also contributed to a change in conflict. This conflict started

would become one of the most profound authors in American literature. J.D. Salinger wrote a plethora of novels during his writing career, but his most well known one is The Catcher in the Rye. As a young boy, Salinger flunked out of several schools, which is said to have inspired The Catcher in the Rye, as one can see many similarities between him and the main character. Later in his life, during his rise to fame, Salinger became a recluse and avoided the press as much as possible. He kept his private