Articles related to "The Catcher In The Rye"



A Book Review of Catcher In the Rye
Written by J (Jerome) D (David) Salinger, this story is set in the late 40's in New York and it tells of a teenage boy who was recently expelled from school.
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BOOK REVIEW: RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS
As a life-long J.D. Salinger fan, I decided to take this opportunity to compare his most famous work, "Catcher in the Rye," with a lesser-known story of mixed merit.
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Catcher In The Rye Keeps Low-Profile On 50th Anniversary
Salinger Saga still raises a fuss 50 years later
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Classic Authors: J.D. Salinger
A brief biography of J.D. Salinger.
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J.D. Salinger Biography
Brief biography of writer J.D. Salinger, famous for The Catcher in the Rye.
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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
A discussion of the classic novel, "The Catcher in the Rye" followed by the best places online to buy the book.
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Themes of The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye has been called many things since it was first published -- vulgar and immoral among them -- even though it explores a few important themes.
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Huge Evokes Big Comparison
James W. Fuerst's novel Huge, his first, is largely well done, but suffers under an albeit unfair comparison with J.D. Salinger's iconic The Catcher in the Rye.
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Book Review – Ham On Rye by Charles Bukowski
As a fictional memoir covering Bukowki's Hank Chinaski, Ham On Rye serves as a tome of explanation and unorganized insurrection towards both his detractors and followers.
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Book Review – Post Office by Charles Bukowski
After years of struggling in the post office and the race track, Charles Bukowski wrote a stunning novel about a man who struggles at the post office and the racetrack.
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SOCIAL FLOW
How to tap flow -- that feeling of being 'in the zone' -- in social situations.
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Summer Reading - 11th Grade
Wells, Angelou, Salinger and Fitzgerald are the most commonly read authors in the summer before junior year - find out what they're all about!
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The Book of Jorb
Author's history of depression. For Suite 101's Mental Health event commemorating Freud's birthday.
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Book Review – King Dork by Frank Portman
Musician Frank Portman makes his first foray into the world of Young Adult literature with this insightful look at a nerdy teenage boy's navigation through high school.
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Central Park Skating and Amusement
Whether skating on Wollman Rink in the Winter, riding the amusements in the Summer at Victorian Gardens or twirling around the carousel, there is always fun to be had.
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King Dork by "Dr Frank" Portman
Frank Portman's irony and humor, paired with a complicated, mysterious and completely engrossing plot, make this book an intelligent and entertaining read for all!
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Perfect Flow -- And How You Can Make FLOW Work For You
FLOW. The revolutionary life product. Read on...it can change your life.
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INSPIRED TO READ: JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL
A discussion of the literature I was required to read in high school, along with a tribute to those teachers who made the journey pleasurable.
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The Beatles – John Lennon Assassination
Mark David Chapman took the life of John Lennon on December 8th, 1980. The John Lennon assassination shook the world and devastated Beatles fans across the globe.
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Never Trust A Prankster
A look at artistic honesty and irony, the nature of artistic truth during a late night conversation over coffee.
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Plot-Driven Novels vs Character-Driven Themes
A plot-driven novel focuses on action while a character-driven book places the emphasis on emotion and reflection.
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Ten Most Challenged Books 21st Cnt
The ten most challenged books of the 21st century as of 2005, to finalize banned books week.
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First Amendment Book Info
How the first amendment helps fight banned books and ensure our freedom to read freely.
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Studying Canadian Literature
Canadian literature in Canadian classrooms -- what a concept!
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Award Winning Writer Libba Bray
Libba Bray has written three extremely successful books for young adults, but that is hardly the most interesting part of her life.
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Censorship in Children's Literature
censorship issues in children's literature and reasons for some of the books that have been banned
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Have Your Seniors Read These???
Although many seniors believe that they are ready for the college level English and literature courses, many professors have literary works with which they expect incoming freshmen to be acquainted with but that have not been taught in high school. Here is one list.
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New Guns n' Roses Album Announced
After fifteen years of recording and rumours, Guns N' Roses have announced that their new album is set to be released in November, 2008.
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The Hoax - A Review
2007 film The Hoax is the real-life story of Clifford Irving, who cooked up a fake autobiography of reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes
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College Reading Lists
Required high school English classes do not provide enough literature exposure for college preparation. Students must expand their exposure to the multiple genres.
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Creative Writing Exercises for Inspiration
Need some exercises to get those creative juices flowing? Here are some ideas to make even the least imaginative brain loosen up.
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How Reading Transforms Lives
Books have the capacity to change lives. Roxanne J. Coady and Joy Johannessen compiled essays from 71 noted writers on the book that has made a difference in their lives.
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How to Create Fictional Characters
When creating characters for a fictional story, there are five different steps of characterization to consider - appearance, actions, thoughts, speech, and interactions.
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How to Write the First Pages of a Literary Novel
The first page of a novel is the most crucial part of the story, for it is the page most looked at by potential readers and agents.
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Inspired to Read: The Grade School Years
In honor of "Teacher Appreciation Month" a tribute to those who inpired my love of reading.
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Review: Flight by Sherman Alexie
A disillusioned teen confronts his anger, fear and insecurity by literally standing in others' shoes in this inspired fantasy/coming of age story.
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The Anorak: Audience Reaction
Montreal playwright / actor's candid comments on the impact of this one-man show about the Montreal Massacre, which he has performed in Ontario and Quebec for five years.
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The Book That Changed My Life
Roxanne J. Coady & Joy Johannessen have collected essays from 71 writers about the book that most influenced their future relationship with literature.
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The Three Types of Novel Endings
Do you want your novel to end on a happy note? Or maybe a tear-jerking ending is in order. Or perhaps it is best to leave the reader guessing.
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Top Ten Most Memorable Moments Ever (Continued)
The continuation of what Times magazine called "the best thing I've ever read in my life! And I'm illiterate!" No, not really. But this is the continuation of my review of the most important, or rather memorable moments of the Revolution. Happy New Year's!
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Act 2 The Jigsaw Puzzle
Act 2 The conflict of plot from pages 26-36.
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Baby Boy Names That Begin With H
Hayden? Henry? Heath? Holden? Here are some common, classic, and unusual names that start with the letter H.
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Franny and Zooey
The disparate elements of intellectualism and religiosity coalesce gracefully in this exploration of modern American culture, its incongruities and possibilities.
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Literary Baby Names
Trying to find an interesting and meaningful name to give your child? Look to the unique and beautiful names chosen by the literary greats.
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The Archetypal Voice in Literature
Great writers present us with stories echoing archtypal themes, which can help us be more aware of the archetypal world.
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Top 15 Novels of this Century
The top 15 novels of the 20th century.
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Why Testing isn't the answer
Standardized testing pressure has taken the place of good teaching in states like Florida where funding and teacher salaries are tied up in the performance on one test.
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Write Compelling Opening Lines
It only takes editors a few pages to know if they like your novel. Here are some tips to develop character, setting and mood in your first lines.
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Banned Books Week: Radcliff List
Out of the Top 100 books of the 20th Century as listed by the Radcliff Publishing Course, 42 are or have been on the banned or challenged book list.
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Book Banning From the Bible to Blubber
Schools across America employ reading teams to make choices for the best literature available to students, but do they always choose wisely?
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