salinger
Definition
Proper noun A surname, most famously referring to Jerome David "J.D." Salinger (1919–2010), a highly influential and reclusive American writer known for his novel The Catcher in the Rye and his distinct literary style.
Usage
The word "Salinger" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the author J.D. Salinger, his works, or the themes associated with him. * The literary world was shocked by Salinger's sudden retreat from public life. * The professor assigned a short story by Salinger. * The novel's protagonist exhibits a classic Salinger-esque sense of alienation.
Advanced Usage
- Adjectival Use ("Salinger-esque"): Used to describe literary works, characters, or themes reminiscent of J.D. Salinger's style—often characterized by adolescent angst, first-person narrative, colloquial language, and themes of authenticity versus phoniness.
- The film's troubled, introspective teen felt distinctly Salinger-esque.
Variants and Related Words
- Salingerian (adjective): A less common variant meaning pertaining to or characteristic of J.D. Salinger or his works.
- The essay explored Salingerian motifs of innocence and rebellion.
Synonyms
- J.D. Salinger: The full name of the author.
- The author of The Catcher in the Rye: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases and Cultural References
- To pull a Salinger: An informal idiom referring to the act of withdrawing from public view or society, inspired by the author's famous reclusiveness.
- After his third bestseller, the novelist decided to pull a Salinger and disappeared from the media spotlight.
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United States writer (born 1919)
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