Truman Capote
Truman Capote was an American author known for his distinctive narrative style and contributions to both fiction and non-fiction. His notable works include "In Cold Blood," a pioneering true crime novel, and "Breakfast at Tiffany's," a novella that explores themes of love and identity. Other significant writings include "A Christmas Memory," "Music for Chameleons," and "Summer Crossing."
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Books by Truman Capote
5 books available
Music for Chameleons
by Truman Capote
4.1(8,769)
Truman Capote's collection explores a Midwestern murderer, the beauty of Marilyn Monroe, and the humor of a New York cleaning lady, all written with his distinctive prose.
A Christmas Memory
by Truman Capote
4.2(11,378)
In rural Alabama, a seven-year-old boy named Buddy and his eccentric, elderly cousin, Miss Sook, celebrate Christmas with their cherished and peculiar holiday traditions, from making fruitcakes to flying kites.
Summer Crossing
by Truman Capote
3.4(7,208)
In a sweltering post-war New York summer, a socialite's forbidden affair with a Brooklyn parking attendant spirals into a morally ambiguous entanglement, forcing her to make life-altering choices.
Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories
by Truman Capote
3.9(211,460)
In 1940s New York, the mysterious and lively Holly Golightly deals with gangsters, millionaires, and her own difficult emotions, finding peace at Tiffany's sparkling windows.
In Cold Blood
by Truman Capote
4.1(529,229)
Capote dissects the brutal, motiveless Clutter family murders, exposing the chilling humanity and depravity of the killers while blurring the lines between true crime and literary art.