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Truman Capote

Category Classic Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9780141182575

Rs. 720

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In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

By Truman Capote · Published by Penguin Books

Who it's for: Readers interested in true crime and literary journalism

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a groundbreaking work of literary journalism that tells the true story of the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, in 1959. Capote's meticulous research and compelling narrative style create a haunting and detailed portrait of the crime, the investigation, and the eventual capture and trial of the killers. The book is widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern American literature and a pioneering work in the true crime genre. Why You Should Read This Book Experience a masterful blend of journalism and literature. Explore a detailed and compelling true crime story. Understand the psychological and social dynamics of the crime. Appreciate Capote's meticulous research and narrative style. Discover a pioneering work in the true crime genre. About the Author Truman Capote (1924-1984) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive writing style and insightful character portrayals. His notable works include "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "In Cold Blood." Capote's literary achievements and his contributions to the true crime genre have left a lasting impact on American literature.

Highlights

  • Groundbreaking blend of journalism and narrative literature
  • Based on meticulous research into a real crime
  • Details the crime, investigation, and trial of the killers
  • Widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern American literature
  • Pioneering work in the true crime genre

Themes

True crime · Violence · Justice · Small-town America · Psychology of crime

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Publisher Penguin Books
ISBN 9780141182575
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000034798

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Questions about this book

Is this book fiction or nonfiction?

It is a work of literary journalism, telling the true story of the Clutter family murder.

What is the book about?

It recounts the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, in 1959, and the subsequent investigation, capture, and trial of the killers.

Why is this book considered groundbreaking?

It blends journalistic research with a compelling narrative style, pioneering the true crime genre.

Who is the author?

Truman Capote, an American author known for works like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'In Cold Blood'.