Jerome David "J. D." Salinger (born January 1, 1919) is an American author, best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, as well as his reclusive nature. He has not published an original work since 1965 and has not been interviewed since 1980.
he passed away of natural causes on 28 january 2010 ,he was 91 *
"He had not published a new work since 1965, and lived in near-total isolation, having refused the attention of the literary world and the news media for decades.
In their statement, Mr. Salinger’s representatives said that “in keeping with his lifelong, uncompromising desire to protect and defend his privacy, there will be no service, and the family asks that people’s respect for him, his work and his privacy be extended to them, individually and collectively, during this time.”
The statement added: “Salinger had remarked that he was in this world but not of it. His body is gone but the family hopes that he is still with those he loves, whether they are religious or historical figures, personal friends or fictional characters.”
salinger strictly criticizes the american dream. the deep structure of his novels includes many allusions to late 50s and early 60s society of united states. he is a remarkable author in american literature.
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