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“I think of myself as a stylist, and stylists can become notoriously obsessed with the placing of a comma, the weight of a semicolon.”

Quote by Truman Capote

Book:Truman Capote: Conversations

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Truman Capote: Conversations

This book is a compilation of conversations with Truman Capote, providing a glimpse into his personal reflections, creative process, and the social and literary landscape of his time. more

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Truman Capote was an American author renowned for his distinctive narrative style and his works that frequently blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His most celebrated novel, 'In Cold Blood,' is a seminal work in American literature, merging elements of true crime with literary fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, Capote passed away on August 25, 1984. more

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