The Catcher in the Rye, 1951 - Information about the Book

Moving Beyond 'Catcher' On School Reading Lists. Anne Trubek, professor of English at Oberlin College, argues that it's time to update Salinger's coming-of-age tale. NPR; August 30, 2008 (4:18)
Holden Caulfield: Giving Voice to Generations. Andrea Seabrook speaks with author Tobias Wolff and Stephanie Savage, producer of television shows, about Caulfiel's lasting legacy in American literature. NPR; January 20, 2008 (12:24)
Book Club of the Air: The Catcher in the Rye. An NPR program with Brook Workman, West High School in Iowa City, August 21, 1997. (Real 48:38)
Paul Kennedy discusses Holden's eternal appeal with a wide variety of committed fans. CBC, May 7, 1999 (Real: streaming 55:27, download 6.3 MB .ra file)
Reactions to the Book
- Alan Cheuse finds new strengths and subtleties reading the book again 50 years after its publication, NPR, July 2001 (Real 2:10)
- Juan Williams talks with literary experts and writers about Catcher in the Rye; these include Chris Kubica, Editor of the forthcoming booking Letters to Salinger; Will Hochman, Professor of English, Southern Connecticut State University; Pamela Steinle, Associate Professor of American Studies, California State University at Fullerton; NPR, July 18, 2001 (Real 47:23)

The Catcher In The Rye: What's In A Name?

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The Catcher In The Rye: Themes, Symbols, Motifs

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