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J.D. Salinger

J.D. Salinger is a famous American author known for his novel The Catcher in the Rye, which is required reading for most American high schoolers. He lived in seclusion in New Hampshire for more than 50 years until his death in January 2010.

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Who were jd salingers parents?

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Marie Jillich and Sol Salinger were his parents.

Where does JD Salinger live?

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He lived a secluded life in Cornish, New Hampshire until his death on January 27, 2010 at age 91.

How old are the catskill mountains?

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The Catskill Mountains highest peak is Slide Mountain at 4,180. The Catskill Mountains highest peak is Slide Mountain at 4,180.

JD Salinger had children?

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Yes, he had 2 children : Margaret and Matthew

Is JD Salinger a transcendentalist?

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J. D. Salinger's family practiced Catholic Judiasm however, he did not. Salinger searched through many religions over his lifetime including Buddhism and Hinduism. Although, he is best known for his Hindu beliefs.

Salinger's father was Jerome David Salinger was born in Manhattan, New York, on New Year's Day, 1919. His mother, Marie (née Jillich), was born in Atlantic, Iowa, of Scottish,[3] German and Irish descent.[3][9][10] His paternal grandfather, Simon, born in Lithuania, was at one time the rabbi for the Adath Jeshurun congregation in Louisville, Kentucky.[11] His father, Sol Salinger, sold kosher cheese.[12] Salinger's mother changed her name to Miriam and passed as Jewish. Salinger did not learn his mother was actually Catholic and willingly converted to Judiasm until just after his bar mitzvah.[13]. Personally religion did not really have a huge impact on his life.

What does Spencer yell as Holden exits in the catcher n the rye?

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Holden is not quite sure, but says that it sounded like "Good Luck!" which he (Holden) hopes it wasn't, as he thinks it "sounds terrible, if you think about it".

What is the significance of the graffiti in the Catcher in the Rye?

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The opening scene is important because it takes place in a mental hospital and that questions the reader about how Holden got there and the events that leads to that. This book is in "bookend" structure- meaning that it begins and ends in the same place. (i think)

The closing scene is significant because the rain represents Holden starting over, or realising the sadness, and anger he kept with him. The carousel represents Holden's acceptance into the adult world.

How many books did JD Salinger write?

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Jerome David Salinger wrote many fine stories and novels. One of his most popular would be The Catcher in the Rye, which came out in 1951. As for short stories his 1948 short story "A Perfect Day For Bananafish" which appeared in the New York Magazine ended up getting critically acclaimed status.

J.D. Salinger's references to The Laughing Man?

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The laughing man is a representation of John Gedsudskis unconscious, wishful thinking persona. Otherwise known as his alter ego. As a way of dealing with the various problems that arise in his life, John Gedsudski uses the laughing man as a way of coping with his daily problems. There are man parallels that can be found between the laughing man and John Gedsudski.

In The Catcher in the Rye what is holdens biggest problem?

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He wants freedom, that's all he talks about the entire book, he just wants to get away from all the fake people and live his life happy and some what alone with of course a girl with him. (well hes unsure about that part.) Hes sick of belonging to some many different schools when in all reality he hates it but is forced in. That's when he travels home early to NYC before his parents find out hes been kicked out of another school, and to live it up while he can. (this being he goes to bars, drinks, meets old friends, chicks, and orders prostitutes when hes lonely just to talk to.)

How many times did J D Salinger marry?

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Three wives. Sylvia, Claire, and Colleen.

Why is Salinger a hermit?

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He didn't. Ever since "Finding Forrester" came out, everyone thinks that J.D. Salinger lived alone and unsung in some loft, shunning all human contact.

He lived in Cornish, New Hampshire, it was not a loft, but a beautiful chalet, and he went out all the time.

He dabbled in a variety of religions from Christian Science to Yoga to Scientology.

He used to write young actresses, including one a bit too much.

He was well known for being highly litigious, with all the attendant publicity that such activities imply.

None of the above things actually qualify one for the title "recluse", a title that seems to have been assigned him by members of the press who were not getting enough interviews.

The Catcher in the Rye why this cover 1952?

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I saw this question after looking up the lyrics to "Comin' Thro' the Rye" and had to research the answer.

According to wikipedia: "Holden decides to move out west; he relays these plans to his sister, who decides she wants to go with him. He refuses to take her, and when she becomes upset with him, he tells her that he will no longer go. Holden then takes Phoebe to the Central Park Zoo, where he watches with a bittersweet joy as she rides a carousel. He decides, while watching Phoebe, to go home and "face the music". At the close of the book, Holden chooses not to mention much about the present day, finding it inconsequential." It's interesting that the "present day" carousel image is much larger, more colorful (red), and more dynamic than the vague city background sketch. Please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rye_catcher.jpg for a good first edition cover.

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How much does Holden Caulfield weigh?

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He is 6'2" and calls himself puny compared to other guys so perhaps around 150