Writer-classic, writer-riddle, on the peak of career declaring a care from literature and settling far from mundane temptations in the deaf American province. His books, including a cult novel "Above a precipice in rye", became a critical landmark in history of world literature and done by настольными for many generations of rebels : from beatniks and hippie to the representatives of modern radical youth motions."Nine stories" are nine pearls in work of Сэлинджера. Not for nothing their creator authoritative literary critics name a teller from God. His work - deeply and considerably, speech - rich and brilliant, heroes - sincere and unforgettable.