Truman Garcia Capote (pronounced /ˈtruːmən kəˈpoʊti/; September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984), born Truman Streckfus Persons, was an American writer, many of whose short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction are recognized literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and In Cold Blood (1965), which he labeled a "nonfiction novel." At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and sc...
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Truman Garcia Capote (pronounced /ˈtruːmən kəˈpoʊti/; September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984), born Truman Streckfus Persons, was an American writer, many of whose short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction are recognized literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and In Cold Blood (1965), which he labeled a "nonfiction novel." At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays.
Rising above a troubled childhood characterized by divorce, a long absence from his mother and multiple migrations, he discovered his calling by the age of 11 and for the rest of his childhood honed his craft. As a professional writer, Capote began as an author of short stories. The critical success of one story, "Miriam" (1945) attracted the attention of Random House publisher Bennett Cerf, resulting in a contract to write Other Voices, Other Rooms (1948). Capote earned the most fame with In Cold Blood (1965), a journalistic work...
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