a) “The Catcher in the Rye”

“The Catcher in the Rye,” written by J.D. Salinger, is a novel about a young man’s experiences in New York City. Published in 1951, the story is narrated by Holden Caulfield, a teenager who becomes disillusioned with the adult world after being expelled from prep school. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, loss, and connection. Salinger’s portrayal of teenage angst and alienation made “The Catcher in the Rye” a classic of American literature, resonating with generations of readers and influencing modern writing about adolescence.