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Truman Capote
Writing
30 Sept 1924
† 25 Aug 1984
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Biography
Truman Capote was an American author, many of whose short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction are recognized literary classics. At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays. Capote rose above a childhood troubled by divorce, a long absence from his mother and multiple migrations. He discovered his calling by the age of 11, and for the rest of his childhood he honed his writing ability. Capote began his professional career writing short...
Also Known As
Truman Garcia Capote, Truman Streckfus Persons



























