J. D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger
Illustration of J. D. Salinger used for the cover of Time magazine
Illustration of J. D. Salinger used for the cover of Time magazine
BornJerome David Salinger
(1919-01-01)January 1, 1919
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2010(2010-01-27) (aged 91)
Cornish, New Hampshire, U.S.
OccupationWriter
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAmerican
Period1940–1965
Notable worksThe Catcher in the Rye (1951)
Nine Stories
Franny and Zooey
ChildrenMargaret
Matt

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Jerome David Salinger (January 1, 1919 – January 27, 2010),[1][2] better known as J. D. Salinger, was an American writer of (partly) Jewish descent. He was best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye.

  1. Italie, Hillel. "'Catcher in the Rye' author J.D. Salinger dies". Retrieved 2010-01-28.[permanent dead link]
  2. pronounced /ˈsælɨndʒɚ/

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