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2. The Catcher in the Rye - Wikipedia

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   The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by American author J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form in 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society.

3. J. D. Salinger - Wikipedia

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   In the 2002 film The Good Girl, the character of Holden (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) adopts the name because of his admiration of The Catcher in the Rye. The anime TV series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex heavily references J. D. Salinger works including Catcher in the Rye, The Laughing Man and A Perfect Day for Banana Fish.

4. Holden Caulfield - Wikipedia

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   Holden Caulfield is the narrator and main character of The Catcher in the Rye.The novel recounts Holden's week in New York City during Christmas break, circa 1948/1949, following his expulsion from Pencey Prep, a preparatory school in Pennsylvania based loosely on Salinger's alma mater Valley Forge Military Academy.

5. My Foolish Heart (1949 film) - Wikipedia

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   Adapted from J. D. Salinger's 1948 short story "Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut", this remains the only authorized film adaptation of Salinger's work; the filmmakers' infidelity to his story was responsible for precluding any other film versions of other Salinger works, including The Catcher in the Rye.

6. The Catcher in the Rye in popular culture - Wikipedia

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   In the 2019 anime film Weathering with You the protagonist Hodaka Morishima reads The Catcher in the Rye and has themes about it. [34] In the 2023 romantic comedy film Hit Man, one of the antagonists reads The Catcher in the Rye in a restaurant while waiting for the "Hit man" to show up. Which, when commented by the protagonist's co-worker ...

7. Chapter 27 - Wikipedia

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   Chapter 27 is a 2007 biographical drama film depicting the murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman.It was written and directed by Jarrett Schaefer, based on the 1992 book Let Me Take You Down by Jack Jones, produced by Robert Salerno, and stars Jared Leto as Chapman.

8. Coming Through the Rye (film) - Wikipedia

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   Coming Through the Rye is a 2015 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by James Steven Sadwith. It stars Alex Wolff and Stefania LaVie Owen as two teenagers who set out to find author J. D. Salinger, played by Chris Cooper. [2] [3] The film is based on Sadwith's own quest to find Salinger. [4] [5] It is Sadwith's directorial ...

9. The Catcher in the Rye (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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   The Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 novel by J. D. Salinger. The Catcher in the Rye may also refer to: Catcher in the Rye (band), a Chinese punk rock band "Catcher in the Rye", a 2008 song by Guns N' Roses from Chinese Democracy