Critical Companion to J. D. Salinger: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work

J.D. Salinger, who died in January 2010, was not only one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century, he was also one of the most mysterious. His novel The Catcher in the Rye has influenced generations of Americans, and his stories and novellas are widely read and taught in schools.

Critical Companion to J.D. Salinger is a comprehensive new book that examines the life and work of this prolific author as well as some of the themes that can be found in his writing.

Coverage includes:

• A concise but thorough biography of Salinger
• Entries on all of Salinger's works, including The Catcher in the Rye, the classic stories in the collection Nine Stories (including "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"), Franny and Zooey, "Raise High the Roof-beam, Carpenters," and more. Each entry contains subentries on the work's main characters (including Holden Caulfield, Seymour Glass, and more)
• Entries on related people, places, and topics, such as Central Park, The New Yorker, and Zen Buddhism
• Appendixes, including a chronology, a bibliography of Salinger's works, and a secondary source bibliography.

The first part of each book consists of a brief biography of the writer. The second part contains entries on the writer's works, including characters, crucial historical and thematic information, and critical discussion. The third part contains entries on related people, places, themes, topics, and influences, and the fourth part consists of an appendix, including a bibliography of the writer's work, a bibliography of secondary sources, a chronology of the writer's life, and more.

This series is perfect for high school and college students, English and literature teachers, researchers, and literature enthusiasts.

· With its emphasis on critical analysis, combined with in-depth information on each writer's life, this series provides comprehensive, one-stop resources for students and scholars alike.