Nine Stories
by J.D. Salinger
Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 105.1K reader ratings. First published in 1953. The book spans 198 pages.
About Nine Stories
Nine Stories (1953) is a collection of short stories by American fiction writer J. D. Salinger published in April 1953. It includes two of his most famous short stories, "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" and "For Esmé – with Love and Squalor". (Nine Stories is the U.S. title; the book is published in many other countries as For Esmé - with Love and Squalor, and Other Stories.)The stories are:"A Perfect Day for Bananafish""Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut""Just Before the War with the Eskimos""The Laughing Man""Down at the Dinghy""For Esmé – with Love and Squalor""Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes""De Daumier-Smith's Blue Period""Teddy"
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.D. Salinger |
| Published | 1953 |
| Pages | 198 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 105,138 |
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What genre is Nine Stories?
Nine Stories is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Nine Stories worth reading?
Based on 105.1K reader ratings, Nine Stories has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Nine Stories?
Nine Stories has 198 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Nine Stories?
Nine Stories was written by J.D. Salinger. It was first published in 1953.
What is the ISBN for Nine Stories?
The ISBN-13 for Nine Stories is 9780316767730.0.
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