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The Catcher in the Rye

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A novel by J.D. Salinger that follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenage protagonist who struggles with alienation and growing up.

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