The Catcher in the Rye: Innocence Under Pressure

Twayne's Masterwork Studies #114

by Sanford Pinsker

A critical introduction to Salinger's classic novel, covering characterization, plot, symbolism, and setting

Genres: Nonfiction, Research, Education

107 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

Sanford S. Pinsker was an American literary critic, poet, and longtime English professor at Franklin & Marshall College. He authored and edited numerous works on American literature, Jewish-American culture, and major literary figures such as Philip Roth and Joseph Heller. His published poetry and essays reflected a deep engagement with identity, memory, and contemporary cultural issues.

Reviews

[Thomas McDade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visiting with the Caulfield lad always a pleasure.

[lily eubanks · Rating 4 out of 5]

wonderful

[grace colville · Rating 3 out of 5]

thank you sanford pinsker!!

[PB · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first critical essay in a book form that I have read about any novel.. and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

It brought up some points I had not considered.