The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J.D. Salinger, published in 1951. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager who rebels against the phoniness and hypocrisy of society. Through Holden's unique voice and perspective, the novel explores themes of teenage angst, alienation, and the loss of innocence. With its honest portrayal of adolescence and its critique of societal norms, The Catcher in the Rye has become a modern classic.
