The Catcher in the Rye What is the setting of The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 05:11 Last updated by Cat on 06 Jul 04:35
The story begins in Pennsylvania, at Holden's former school, Pencey Prep.He then moves on to New York. The time period is likely 1940s or early 1950s.