The Catcher in the Rye is a coming-of-age novel by J.D. Salinger. It is narrated by Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager who rebels against the phoniness of the adult world. The book explores themes of alienation, identity, and the loss of innocence. The cover art of The Catcher in the Rye often depicts a red hunting hat, symbolizing Holden's desire to protect the innocence of childhood in a world he sees as corrupt.
