J.D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger is one of the most successful and influential American writers of the 20th century. However, Salinger--not unlike his most famous creation, Holden Caulfield--eschewed fame and disappeared from the spotlight and the literary world in the early 1960's.

In your pre-assigned groups, you will work collaboratively to compile information on the life a man viewed as "reclusive" and "aloof." Information will be published via wikispaces. All sources must be cited using MLA. The groups and the assignments are listed below.

• Group 1: Childhood and Family
• Group 2: Education
• Group 3: Military
• Group 4: Writing Career
• Group 5: Later Years

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