"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic American novel, first published as a serial in 1945-46 and later as a novel in 1951. It is a coming-of-age story that follows the experiences of Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted teenager who has been expelled from an elite prep school and embarks on a journey through New York City.
Holden's narrative is marked by his profound sense of alienation, disillusionment with society's superficiality, and his struggle to find authenticity in a world that seems phony to him. As he encounters various characters and situations during his escapade, the novel delves into themes of adolescent angst and the search for meaning in a world that often feels disconnected.
 
"The Catcher in the Rye" remains a timeless exploration of teenage rebellion, alienation, and the universal struggle to find one's place in an adult world, making it a thought-provoking and enduring classic in American literature.