Catcher in The Rye by J.D. Salinger
The narrative of The Catcher in the Rye unfolds in the 1950s, recounted by a young man named Holden Caulfield. While he does not specify his exact location during the narration, it is evident that he is receiving treatment in a mental health facility. The events he describes occur over a few days, spanning the period between the conclusion of the fall academic term and Christmas, when Holden is sixteen years of age.
Holden’s account commences on the Saturday following the conclusion of classes at Pencey Prep School, located in Agerstown, Pennsylvania. This institution marks Holden’s fourth attempt at schooling, having previously been expelled from three others. At Pencey, he has failed four out of five of his courses and has been informed of his impending expulsion, yet he is not expected to return to his home in Manhattan until Wednesday.