The Catcher in the Rye

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The Catcher in the Rye (Censorship (Ready Reference series))

The Work

Published in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye was an immediate best-seller and a Book- of-the-Month-Club selection. The controversy surrounding it began almost simultaneously with its publication. The complaints against this book have been steady throughout the years, beginning in 1954 in California’s Los Angeles and Marin counties. Surveys taken in the early 1960’s indicated that the book was one of the most often banned selections, as well as one of the most frequently taught books in schools. Two decades later its rankings in both categories remained...

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See Also:

• J. D. Salinger (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
• J. D. Salinger (Short Fiction)
• J. D. Salinger (Long Fiction)
• J. D. Salinger (Dictionary of World Biography)
• J. D. Salinger (Identities and Issues)

See Also:

• - For teachers, the The Catcher in the Rye Lesson Plan.
• - The Catcher in the Rye summary and study guide in the eNotes.