Truman Capote
Author · 79 books
Truman Capote (1924–1984), born in New Orleans and deceased in Los Angeles, was an American writer, actor, and screenwriter. He grew up in the Southern United States and moved to New York as a child. He gained early recognition with the short story “Miriam,” which received the O. Henry Award. His debut novel, “Other Voices, Other Rooms,” was published in 1948. His best-known works also include “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the nonfiction novel “In Cold Blood,” “The Grass Harp,” “Music for Chameleons,” and “The Dogs Bark.” His unfinished novel “Answered Prayers” and the rediscovered early novel “Summer Crossing” were published posthumously.