Despite J. D. Salinger’s many silences—from the publication of The Catcher in the Rye to his absence from the public eye after 1965 to his death in 2010—the unforgettable characters of his novel and short stories continue to speak to generations of readers and writers. Letters to J. D. Salinger includes more than 150 personal letters addressed to Salinger from well-known writers, editors, critics, journalists, and other luminaries, as well as from students, teachers, and readers around the world, some of whom had just discovered Salinger for the first time. Their voices testify to the lasting impression Salinger’s ideas and emotions have made on so many diverse lives.
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Review:
"["Letters to J. D. Salinger "treats] this fascinating and appealing collection of fan mail directed to a famous writer and recluse in an unconventional and illuminating manner."--"Choice"
["Letters to J. D. Salinger "treats] this fascinating and appealing collection of fan mail directed to a famous writer and recluse in an unconventional and illuminating manner. "Choice"
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An honest, heartfelt, and wonderful book of letters that honors J. D. Salinger. Shane Salerno, director of the film Salinger
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A personalized exploration of what [Salinger s] works mean. . . . It s a fascinating demonstration of how powerful literature can be. Bernadette Murphy, Los Angeles Times
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[Letters to J. D. Salinger treats] this fascinating and appealing collection of fan mail directed to a famous writer and recluse in an unconventional and illuminating manner. Choice
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A fascinating document that works as a critical examination of Salinger s work and influence while also offering an entertaining and frequently moving look at the obsessive nature of the author s substantial cult. Publishers Weekly
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"An honest, heartfelt, and wonderful book of letters that honors J. D. Salinger."--Shane Salerno, director of the film Salinger
"A personalized exploration of what [Salinger's] works mean. . . . It's a fascinating demonstration of how powerful literature can be."--Bernadette Murphy, Los Angeles Times
"[Letters to J. D. Salinger treats] this fascinating and appealing collection of fan mail directed to a famous writer and recluse in an unconventional and illuminating manner."--Choice
"A fascinating document that works as a critical examination of Salinger's work and influence while also offering an entertaining and frequently moving look at the obsessive nature of the author's substantial cult."--Publishers Weekly
About the Author:
Chris Kubica is an associate producer of the documentary film Salinger (2013). He is a writer and software developer.
Will Hochman is a professor of English at Southern Connecticut State University, USA. He is the author of Freer and coauthor of A Critical Companion to J.D. Salinger.
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