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Title: J.D. Salinger passes away, 91
Post by: Halloween Jeff on January 28, 2010, 01:33:04 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100128/ap_en_ot/us_obit_salinger (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100128/ap_en_ot/us_obit_salinger)

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Title: Re: J.D. Salinger passes away, 91
Post by: mike c on January 28, 2010, 02:44:08 PM

Boy, I'd never gripe about getting to 91, but I still am sad to see him go. God, the impact that guy has had.

Title: Re: J.D. Salinger passes away, 91
Post by: typhooforme on January 28, 2010, 04:35:49 PM

I read and re-read Salinger's stories when I was young--not just CATCHER, but his great NINE STORIES (with FOR ESME--WITH LOVE AND SQUALOR), and of course FRANNY AND ZOOEY and RAISE HIGH THE ROOFBEAMS, CARPENTERS--and found it amazing stuff. It's been many years now, but I have a feeling I might find it just as immediate and rich today. Here's the real "Holden Caulfield" as a young writer:
(http://i47.tinypic.com/dng512.jpg)

Title: Re: J.D. Salinger passes away, 91
Post by: Paul L on January 28, 2010, 05:19:08 PM

I'm aware of his impact on the culture, but I'm among the few who's never read his work.

Title: Re: J.D. Salinger passes away, 91
Post by: CreepysFan on January 29, 2010, 02:23:53 AM

Another great writer passes into infinity.

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