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Holden Caulfield, a man before his time.
In case you’re wondering, Mr Holden Caulfield is the main character in J.D Salinger’s classic novel A Catcher in the Rye, first published in 1951. Arguably one of the most influential and successful pieces of fictional literature ever produced, it … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th century, a catcher in the rye, book review, books, culture, fiction, holden caulfield, j.d salinger, literature, novels, rebellion, youth
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Charles Bukowski’s ‘Factotum’ – a worthwhile read?
At a mere 194 pages long, with generous text spacing and chapters consisting of as little as half a page, it has to be one of the most lightweight ‘bestsellers’ around. But is this gritty American tale of a drunken … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholism, book review, bukowski, charles bukowski, depression, factotum, henry chinaski, matt dillon, wartime america, world war two
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