Gen Z has context about "The Catcher in the Rye" that earlier generations lacked — but even less empathy.
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Gen Z has context about "The Catcher in the Rye" that earlier generations lacked — but even less empathy
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July 25, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
A young man reading "The Catcher in the Rye" (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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