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Harold Bloom’s *Bloom’s Notes* presents a concise guide to J.D. Salinger’s classic coming‑of‑age novel *Catcher in the Rye*. The work includes a brief biography of Bloom, a thematic and structural analysis of the novel, critical perspectives on its characters and motifs, and an index of key themes and ideas. The guide serves as a useful resource for students and literary scholars interested in literary criticism, American literature, and adolescent voice.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Harold Bloom
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