The Catcher in the Rye

Story of Holden Caufield with his idiosyncrasies, penetrating insight, confusion, sensitivity and negativism. Holden, knowing he is to be expelled from school, decides to leave early. He spends three days in New York City and tells the story of what he did and suffered there.

Set in

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  New York City · United States

  Holden's weekend wandering the city
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  Grand Central Terminal, New York City · United States

  Holden sleeps on a bench overnight after fleeing Mr. Antolini's apartment
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• Central Park, New York City · United States

  Holden watches the ducks / carousel scene
• American Museum of Natural History, New York City · United States

  Holden's memory of childhood museum trips
• Wayne, Pennsylvania · United States

  boarding school Holden is expelled from