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J. D. Salinger's Writing Career

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J. D Salinger was born on January 1st,, New Year’s Day, 1919 in New York City. He was the younger of two children born to Sol and Miriam Salinger. After graduating from Valley Forge Military Academy, he attended New York University. He spent some time in Europe, mostly in Vienna. When he returned home, Salinger attended Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, but again he left. After he left Ursinus College, Salinger moved back to New York where he began attending night classes at Columbia University. It was there that Salinger met Professor Whit Burnett. Burnett was the editor of the Story Magazine. With the help of Burnett, Salinger’s writing was published in many magazines such as Collier's and the Saturday Evening Post. His writing career was
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