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Reviews: "Joining others in Continuum"s "Reader"s Guide" series is an introduction to the key literary text The Catcher in the Rye, a book often assigned for both high school and college-level reading. This study examines different ways of thinking about novels offering both general and specific analysis and inviting students to learn more about history, language, and literary approach. High school and college-level collections will find it involving."
—James A. Cox, California Bookwatch, March 2008
"I thought I knew this J.D. Salinger novel really well...but Sarah Graham has convinced me otherwise...The critical reception section is fascinating...All Catcher in the Rye teachers should read this book."
—The Use of English
"Sarah Graham’s commentary on The Catcher in the Rye is concise and coherent...Her treatment of Salinger’s novel provides enough depth to give most readers new ways to think about the novel. At the same time, the book is short enough that it can be used easily by those who haven’t the need for something more elaborate. [Graham"s book] is worth seeing and worth using...[and will] contribute to ongoing discussion and debate that will, together, keep Salinger"s novel "alive"."
—European Journal of American Studies
Description: 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.
Contents: Contexts • Language, Style and Form • Reading The Catcher in the Rye • Critical Reception and Publishing History • Adaptation, interpretation and influence • Bibliography and Guide to Further Reading • IndexISBN - 9781846841781
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Pages : 128
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