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“I was terribly sure trees and flowers were the same as birds or people. That they thought things and talked among themselves. And we could hear them if we really tried. It was just a matter of emptying your head of all other sounds. Being very quiet and listening very hard. Sometimes I still believe that. But one can never get quiet enough.”

Quote by Truman Capote

Work

In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood is a groundbreaking true crime book that details the brutal murder of a family in Kansas and the investigation that followed. The narrative is based on extensive interviews with the killers and their families, offering a chilling look into the minds of the perpetrators and the impact of their actions on the community. more

Author

Truman Capote
Truman Capote

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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