The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J.D. Salinger. It is narrated by Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted teenager who is expelled from his prep school and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in New York City. The book explores themes of teenage angst, alienation, and the loss of innocence. The Catcher in the Rye has become a cultural touchstone, resonating with readers for its honest portrayal of adolescence and the search for identity.
