Truman Capote (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
For almost forty years, Truman Capote (kuh-POH-tee) was in the news. He first attracted public interest as a precocious wunderkind of fiction. Later he became known not only for his short stories and novels but also for his nonfiction. His literary reputation was almost equaled by his reputation as a jet-setter. He was a drawing card for interview shows and newspaper features. Any story or article of his, even in his declining years, became a featured work in popular magazines.
Born in New Orleans, September 30, 1924, to Lillie Mae Faulk (later changed to Nina) and Arch...
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