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January 27, 2010 (91 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Celebrities born on January 1
Born in 1919
Born in New York City, New York
Capricorn named J.D.
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J.D. Salinger
Jerome David Salinger is an American writer best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. Before publishing, Salinger published a number of short stories in Story magazine and served during World War II. In 1948, the critically acclaimed story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" appeared in The New Yorker, where many of his later works were published. Catcher in the Rye was an instant celebrity success. Salinger's depiction of the alienation and loss of teenage innocence in the main character Holden Caulfield has had an impact, especially among teen readers. The novel was widely read and controversial, and its success attracted public attention and scrutiny. Salinger became reclusive, less posting. He follows Catcher with a set of short stories, Nine stories; Franny and Zooey, a volume consisting of a short story and a short story; and an episode consisting of two short stories, Rooftop Vision enhancement, Carpenter and Seymour: Introduction.
BornJerome David Salinger, January 1, 1919, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2010, Cornish, New Hampshire, U.S.
OccupationWriter
EducationNew York University, Ursinus College, Columbia University
Notable worksThe Catcher in the Rye (1951), Nine Stories (1953), Franny and Zooey (1961), Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction (1963)
Children2, including Matt

About J.D. Salinger

Novelist J.D. Salinger was born in New York City, New York, United States on January 1, 1919. He dies at the age of 91, on January 27, 2010.

Catcher in the Rye, a controversial work that presents a powerful image of teenage disillusionment and isolation, was written by this famously reclusive American novelist. His other works include Nine Stories, a collection of short stories, and Hapworth 16, 1924, a novella.

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J.D. Salinger before becoming famous

J.D. Salinger was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1919 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Goat (羊).

His parents sent him to Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania, where he covertly wrote stories late at night. He then dropped out of both New York University and Ursinus College before enrolling at Columbia University for a life-changing creative writing course.

Achievement of J.D. Salinger

He despised reporters and any intrusion into his privacy, so he ceased publishing in the early 1970s to avoid additional public attention.

J.D. Salinger's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was married three times: to Sylvia Welter (1945-1947), Claire Douglas (1955-1967), and Colleen O'Neil (1988 until his death). Margaret and Matthew were his children with his second wife, Claire Douglas.

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The American Library Association has consistently attacked both Catcher in the Rye and Children's Author Lois Lowry's novel The Giver (ALA).

Lois Lowry, 86 (Children's Author)
Lois Lowry, 86

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J.D. Salinger Income & Net worth

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