Truman Capote
author
Truman Capote (1924–1984) was a renowned American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. He is celebrated for his unique literary style and significant contributions to the 'New Journalism' movement alongside figures like Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion. His most famous works include the novella 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1958) and the true crime novel 'In Cold Blood' (1966), which was one of the first instances of a nonfiction work being published in the form of a novel. Capote's life and career were marked by his close friendship with Harper Lee and his public persona as a literary icon.[1,2]
- true crime
- Southern Gothic
- New Journalism
Books
Works by Truman Capote
- 1959 Observations. Photos von Richard Avedon. Text von Truman Capote. Text by Capote for Avedon's photographs.
- 1958 Breakfast at Tiffany's
- 1966 In Cold Blood True crime novel.
- 1948 Other Voices, Other Rooms
Awards
- 1961 Pulitzer Prize