Franny and Zooey

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• J.D. Salinger: Franny and Zooey

  I had the idea recently that I would like to read and review 60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye, the ‘unauthorised sequel’ to J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. The ever-vigilant Salinger had his lawyers on the case, and a few weeks ago a ju ... (read full critics)

  theasylum published on Fri, 10 Sep 2010

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  Praying without ceasing

  Picked up this 1961 version of 12th Printing (October 1962) 46 years after it was went into press.

  I don't think I can do justice in describing this gem well -- you should pick this up.

  An excerpt:
  (Franny) She responds nonchalantly that the book is titled "The Way of a Pilgrim" ... (continue)

  Picked up this 1961 version of 12th Printing (October 1962) 46 years after it was went into press.

  I don't think I can do justice in describing this gem well -- you should pick this up.

  An excerpt:
  (Franny) She responds nonchalantly that the book is titled "The Way of a Pilgrim" and tells the story of how a Russian wanderer learns the power of "praying without ceasing." The "Jesus Prayer," as it is known, involves internalizing the prayer to a point where, in a manner similar to a Zen koan, it becomes unconscious, almost like a heartbeat, ultimately leading to spiritual enlightenment.

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  Search Serg said on May 10, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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  I found it boring

  Check out what I wrote in my blog: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com/2011/09/franny-and-…

  I gave this book great attention because I wanted to figure out whether it is a religious or a love story. My conclusion here is that the author wanted to create a love story using the ... (continue)

  Check out what I wrote in my blog: http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com/2011/09/franny-and-…

  I gave this book great attention because I wanted to figure out whether it is a religious or a love story. My conclusion here is that the author wanted to create a love story using the same discourse as the religious speech. There is plenty of discussion about the eternal prayer; the image of Jesus Christ, the "life in contemplation"; but there is also the life of the characters feeling lost in the normal world, and saving one another with the great power of love. It was a difficult reading, but I enjoyed the most part of it. Though, I still don't understand why Salinger is so praised in the literary world in this country.

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  ariadna73 said on Sep 22, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

• wow, i havent read this one yet! that's like christmas!

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  Pohva said on Jun 16, 2010 | Add your feedback

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  not quite as good as catcher in the rye, but entertaining for sure.

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  Dave Sanders said on Aug 25, 2008 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Paperback
• ISBN-10: 0553115057
• ISBN-13: 9780553115055
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Pub date: Jan 01, 1977
• Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, School & Library Binding and Others
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