Truman Capote

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 stories Capote earned the most fame with In Cold Blood 1966 a book Capote spent four years writing A milestone in popular culture it was the peak of his career although it was not his final book In the 1970s he maintained his celebrity status by appearing on television talk shows