The Catcher in the Rye

The only novel by Salinger – «The Catcher in the Rye» – has become a turning point in the history of world literature. The title of the book and the name of the main character Holden Caulfield have become code for many generations of young rebels from the beatniks and hippies to representatives of modern radical youth movements.. The novel is presented in a brilliant translation by Rita Wright-Koval, which has become a classic of the art of translation..