Nine Stories (Salinger)
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Nine Stories
Summary of the book
A Perfect Day for Bananafish
A mentally unstable war veteran vacationed in Florida with his wife, who dismissed his struggles. He befriended a young girl and shared a tragic story before ultimately taking his own life.
Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut
Just Before the War with the Eskimos
Just Before the War with the Eskimos
Two high school classmates played tennis together, but one grew frustrated with always paying for their cab rides home. After confronting her friend and meeting her eccentric brother, she gained empathy and understanding.
The Laughing Man
Down at the Dinghy
For Esmé—with Love and Squalor
For Esmé—with Love and Squalor
Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes
Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes
De Daumier‑Smith's Blue Period
De Daumier‑Smith's Blue Period
Teddy