Sewell died only five months after its publication, but she lived to see its initial success.
He wrote many collections of prose and poetry, too, butDoctor Zhivagowas his only novel.
Salinger’s much-praised novel has become an essential read for teens coming to grips with adulthood.
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Salinger also wrote a number of novellas and short story collections, but none were nearly as successful.
The semi-autobiographical account chronicles the mental breakdown of Esther Greenwood.
Ellison drew in equal praise for his critical essay collections,Shadow and ActandGoing to the Territory.
