ALS signed “J. D. Salinger,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 5, 1966. Handwritten letter to a Turkish student, expressing his delight to hear that she enjoyed reading his novel The Catcher in the Rye. In small part: "All that you say about the novel is good to hear. Thanks especially for the comment on the passages you liked best…My own preferences were very much the same." Includes the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand and signed as part of the return address: "J. Salinger, Cornish, New Hampshire, U.S.A." In fine condition. Accompanied by the student's diary pages in which she records her reaction to reading The Catcher in the Rye ("I really liked that boy Holden. I pity him. Poor boy"), discusses sending the letter to Salinger at the encouragement of her teacher (with the text of her letter transcribed in the diary entry), and expresses her excitement upon receiving his reply.
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