THE CATCHER IN THE RYE [first paperback edition]. [Paperback] Salinger, J.D.

Description

1953 17th printing edition. Paperback cover has some wear, creasing, and slight fold wear in top right. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This early paperback edition of J.D. Salinger’s seminal novel “The Catcher in the Rye” captures the essence of teenage angst and alienation in post-World War II America. Published just a few years after its controversial hardcover debut in 1951, this 17th printing reflects the book’s meteoric rise in popularity and its enduring impact on generations of readers. Told through the distinctive voice of the disaffected youth Holden Caulfield, the novel resonated with its uncompromising portrayal of adolescent disillusionment, rebellion, and the search for authenticity in a conformist society. Salinger’s masterpiece, with its iconic protagonist and influential narrative style, cemented its place in the canon of 20th-century literature and continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of the human condition. This well-preserved copy offers collectors and literary enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of cultural history that has left an indelible mark on American literature.