J.D. Salinger, a marvelous genius passes

J.D. Salinger, a literary genius, died today. I remember when I was a young guy how much the works of J.D. Salinger influenced me in every way. This brilliant man of the Northeast had a fantastic way with words. His "Holden C." in his 'Catcher in the Rye' was such a memorable character. Salinger encapsulated all the volatile angst and mad turmoil in young men's minds and just zapped his readers with his so profound emotional storytelling. Another favorite writer way back when was Herbert Gold. Yes, the man had a grand gift with words also, Herbert Gold's short stories were so full of good zing and great style. Also, another thought. I had two wonderful people in the English Department of the University of Georgia. One was a man named Don Barnett and the other was a woman named Lee Nicora. It was magnificent the way they propelled me into the interesting and so mysterious world that is the full of charm English language. But again let us all remember the powerful genius J.D. Salinger (who also penned the superb short novel, 'Franny and Zooey') died today. Let us feel reverence for a great man, Mr. J.D. Salinger.