J. D. Salinger
American writer, author of The Catcher in the Rye
ποΈJanuary 1, 1919 - January 27, 2010
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πBiography
Jerome David Salinger was an American writer best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, a classic depiction of adolescent alienation.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Wrote 'The Catcher in the Rye'
- β¦Wrote 'Nine Stories'
- β¦Influenced post-war American literature
π¬Famous Quotes
"I'm sick of just liking people. I wish to God I could meet somebody I could respect.
"Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.
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