Born: September 30, 1924
Died: August 25, 1984
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| Truman Capote was an American writer whose non-fiction, stories, novels and plays are recognized literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and In Cold Blood (1965), which he labeled a "non-fiction novel." At least 20 films and TV dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays.
His masterpiece, In Cold Blood, a story about the murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, was published in 1966 in book form by Random House, became a worldwide success and brought Capote much praise from the literary community. After this success he published rarely.
Books by Truman Capote:
 | "Too Brief a Treat"
First published in 2004
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 | "Answered Prayers"
First published in 1986
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 | "Music for Chameleons"
First published in 1980
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 | "In Cold Blood"
First published in 1966
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 | "Jug of Silver"
First published in 1952
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 | "The Grass Harp"
First published in 1951
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