The Stranger (short story)
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"The Stranger" is a short story written by J. D. Salinger
first published in the December 1945 issue of Collier's magazine.
Explaining that he is in a rush, he sits down with the woman and gives her the details of Vincent's death, "shooting down" the lies of how soldiers' deaths are portrayed in movies and popular culture. Interestingly, Babe mentions the post-war prospect of teaching, the profession of other characters in his stories, and one that he himself considered at one point.
J. D. Salinger
Jerome David Salinger was an American author, best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, as well as his reclusive nature. His last original published work was in 1965; he gave his last interview in 1980....
first published in the December 1945 issue of Collier's magazine.
Plot
It tells the story of Babe Gladwaller, who has recently left the 12th regiment of the army and has gone to visit the former girlfriend of Vincent Caulfield with his younger sister Mattie.Explaining that he is in a rush, he sits down with the woman and gives her the details of Vincent's death, "shooting down" the lies of how soldiers' deaths are portrayed in movies and popular culture. Interestingly, Babe mentions the post-war prospect of teaching, the profession of other characters in his stories, and one that he himself considered at one point.