I love this pic of JD Salinger.
Like most of us I loved Catcher in the Rye. I doubt that there’s a teen in America (possibly most of the World) that can’t relate.
There’s so much of Salinger in that work, in all of his work, really.
I love this picture because he looks hurt, paranoid, scared and a little bit angry. Which pretty much sums up his work and his entire recluse nature.
Rest in peace JD. I’d say you’ll be missed but you already removed yourself from society to the point that most people probably thought you were already dead. Even those of us that knew you were alive had no hope of you turning out any extra work. In fact many people are speculating at the body of work that might be discovered postmortem.
Catcher in the Rye
I’m now going to re-read Catcher in the Rye and be glad that you don’t have to witness the ensuing circus that is sure to follow over your estate.
hiya
7 months ago
as i understand it, Salinger had admittedly continued writing a good deal ever since withdrawing from publishing, and kept up relatively specific instructions regarding the publishing of his work should he happen to die at any time, so that it could happen with out his having to deal with the publicity and attention.
Tac Anderson
7 months ago
That’s good news. It will be really cool to see what he’s been working on all of these years.
TJ Anderson
7 months ago
You and I don’t disagree often, but now is one of those times. I never read Catcher in the Rye in high school, but I read it last year, and didn’t really like it. If it hadn’t been a short read I wouldn’t have gotten past the half way mark. And part of the reason I finished it was because I was kept thinking it would be good. I personally think that if it had never been a banned book in some countries then the author never would have really been introduced into fame at all. Which morbidly enough, I hope has made his soon to be unearthed writing a little more odd.
Tac Anderson
7 months ago
you’re right we don’t disagree much. that’s interesting. i wonder why?
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