Catcher in The Rye, Holden Caulfield, Nine Stories Author Dead at 91

J.D. Salinger dies at 91 years old, but his spirit will forever live through Holden Caulfield. “The Catcher in the Rye” Salingers most well known novel, has had an enduring legacy since its release in 1951, and although banned and (partially due to such bannings) instantly became not only a cult classic, but a classic in the sense of required high school reading. Caulfield, like Salinger lived a hermaitic lifestyle, was born an old spirit, and kept a young outlook, and has influenced anyone familiar with the character/author in one way or another.

John Hinckley Jr. Mark David Chapman, and Lee Harvey Oswald are a couple of the most famous Catcher in the Rye fans, however, walk into any highschool, college, or work place and find me five people in any given room that didnt find comfort in Holdens quest to never be a phony, and you will surprise me. Salinger was no phony, pick up a copy of “Nine Stories” read the opening short story “Perfect Day for Banafish”, and you will be shocked to find that Catcher was never Salingers best work.

The ultimate Dude!