Kenneth Slawenski
J. D. Salinger: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812982596
- author:
- Kenneth Slawenski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 2.5 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Biography/Autobiography, Literary, Biography / Autobiography, 20th Century American Literature, Salinger, J. D. - Prose & Criticism, (Jerome David), 1919-2010, 20th century, Authors, American, Biography, Salinger, J. D., Biography & Autobi
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
J. D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the enigmatic author of Catcher in the Rye. For most of his life, Salinger eluded fans and journalists, but this book offers a fresh perspective on his life, revealing previously unknown details from interviews, letters, and public records. Born into a privileged family, Salinger's early years were marked by both brilliance and vulnerability. His first heartbreak and World War II service had a lasting impact on him, shaping the person he became. This biography also explores his encounters with famous writers and editors, as well as the triumph of The Catcher in the Rye, which catapulted him to international fame. A unique and fascinating story, J. D. Salinger: A Life is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in literature and its authors.
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