The Catcher in the Rye is a coming-of-age novel by J.D. Salinger. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence and society. The cover of The Catcher in the Rye often features a symbolic image, such as a red hunting hat or a carousel horse, representing Holden's search for identity and his struggle to protect innocence in a world he perceives as phony.
