Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-8264-9132-9
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 174 g

Reihe: Reader's Guides

Continuum Reader’s Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic literary texts. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading and guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of the text. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a literary text. J. D. Salinger's 1951 novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is the definitive coming-of-age novel and one of the most controversial, and successful, books of post-war America. Holden Caulfield remains one of the most famous characters in modern literature and has been a favourite for generations of students. This jargon-free study opens up ways of thinking about the novel, both in terms of wider context but also in close analysis. This introduction to the text is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on: Literary and historical context Language, style and form Reading The Catcher in the Rye Critical reception and publishing history Adaptation and interpretation Further reading.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Graham, Sarah

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Englische Literatur Amerikanische Literatur

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements
1. Contexts

2. Language, Style and Form

3. Reading The Catcher in the Rye

4. Critical Reception and Publishing History

5. Adaptation, interpretation and influence

6. Bibliography and Guide to Further Reading

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Sarah Graham is Lecturer in the Department of English and the Centre for American Studies at the University of Leicester. Her publications include The Catcher in the Rye in the Routledge Guides to Twentieth Century Literature series (2006).