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- Author: J.D. Salinger
- Genre: Novel
- Publication Date: September 1961
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
- Pages: 201
- ISBN 0-316-76954-1
- Adaptations: None
- Stories originally published in The New Yorker
- Other members of the fictional Glass family are featured in Salinger's writings
- Salinger's last published book-length work of fiction
- Themes: Spiritual yearning, complex sibling relationships
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Franny and Zooey is a work of fiction by American author J.D. Salinger. The book is made up of two stories: One each about brother and sister Franny and Zooey Glass.
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Plot Synopsis
The first section of the book centers around Franny, while the latter focuses on Zooey. The two portions come together as brother and sister sort out their religious beliefs in an intense theological discussion that spans the length of the novel.Critical Reception
While some believe the work to be one of Salinger's most prized pieces, others have been disappointed, especially when comparing it to The Catcher in the Rye. One of the main topics of debate involves the book's use of religious content.
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Franny and Zooey - $13.99
The author writes: Franny came out in The New Yorker/EM Zooey. Both stories are early, critical entries in a narrative series I'm doing about a family of settlers in twentieth-cent...Amazon
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Franny and Zooey Questions
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Who would win in a fight? Zooey Deschanel or Maggie Gyllenhaal? 3 AnswersMaggie - her movie roles have involved a lot more action moves! See The Dark Knight - why would she be scared of Zooey after being thrown out of a window? read more -
Is anyone else as enamored with the quirky cool acting skills of Zooey Deschanel? 1 AnswerYes! My boyfriend totally adores her. If I wasn't totally secure in our relationship (and if I thought he had a chance!) I might be worried. ;) read more
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What is your favorite Zooey Deschanel song from her album She & Him: http://www.sheandhim.com/ 1 Answer"Why Do You Let Me Stay Here" has a nice melody. read more
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Franny and Zooey Author Information
- See Mahalo's Guide to J.D. Salinger
- Wikipedia: J. D. Salinger
- Books & Writers: J. D. Salinger Profile
- The New York Times: J. D. Salinger Profile
- Cliffs Notes: J.D. Salinger Biography
- Guardian Unlimited Books: J.D. Salinger Profile
Franny and Zooey Culture and Humor
- FunTrivia.com: Franny and Zooey Quiz
- Google Video & YouTube: Franny and Zooey Search
- Book-A-Minute Classics: Franny and Zooey
- IMDb: Pari (1995)
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@Leigh_Royals Ginny is so I can answer to it, and Glass is the last name of the family in Salinger's "Franny & Zooey" which is my favorite.
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i want a skull as honorable as yorick's...wish there was time to reread franny and zooey before bed
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trying to decide which books to take with me to india. i would take franny and zooey if reed weren't a stealing dirty hippie.
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@shockozulu I'm reading Franny and Zooey...what did you enjoy about this book???? I'm liking it so far, any other books I should read?
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"Finally,I found 'franny and zooey',let's see what you have,yeah always liking the smell of the 1st page"
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