Today marks 100 years since the birth of Truman Capote, the author of quietly devastating novels, charming short stories, and pioneering works of creative nonfiction. Though known primarily for one novella – Breakfast at Tiffany’s – as well as his colourful personal life – earlier this year Ryan Murphy’s film Feud: Capote vs the Swans explored the fallout when the writer and bon vivant betrayed his friendship group of Manhattan socialites – there are plenty of ways to better understand Capote as a man, a myth and a writer. Here are some good places to begin.
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