The Guardian Australia
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Newly released letters reveal JD Salinger’s wariness over ‘second-rate reviewers’
Newly released letters reveal JD Salinger's reservations about 'second-rate reviewers' and his request to omit his 'Jewish-Irishness' from The Catcher in the Rye's book jacket. Salinger expressed concern over how his identity would be perceived, highlighting his desire for privacy and control over his narrative. The correspondence was acquired by Peter Harrington Rare Books in London.
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