Franny
Book •
Franny, part of J.D.
Salinger's Franny and Zooey, portrays a young college student's existential crisis.
Franny becomes disillusioned with the superficiality of academic life and begins seeking spiritual enlightenment.
She carries around a book, 'The Way of a Pilgrim,' and attempts to practice the Jesus Prayer.
Her emotional turmoil affects her relationships, particularly with her boyfriend, Lane.
The novella explores themes of authenticity, spirituality, and the search for meaning in a materialistic world, capturing Franny's struggle to reconcile her intellectual and spiritual aspirations.
Salinger's Franny and Zooey, portrays a young college student's existential crisis.
Franny becomes disillusioned with the superficiality of academic life and begins seeking spiritual enlightenment.
She carries around a book, 'The Way of a Pilgrim,' and attempts to practice the Jesus Prayer.
Her emotional turmoil affects her relationships, particularly with her boyfriend, Lane.
The novella explores themes of authenticity, spirituality, and the search for meaning in a materialistic world, capturing Franny's struggle to reconcile her intellectual and spiritual aspirations.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 0 episodes
Mentioned by 

when talking about great writers who weren't word squeezers.


David Lipsky

David Lipsky - 07/18/23