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Breakfast at Tiffany's

By Truman Capote
Series: Vintage International
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In Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote, the story follows a young writer who becomes fascinated by his enigmatic neighbour, Holly Golightly, in 1940s New York City. Holly, a charming and unconventional socialite, leads him into a world of glamorous parties and wealthy acquaintances. Through their friendship, the writer explores themes of identity, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're drawn to captivating character studies and atmospheric tales set in mid-twentieth-century New York. The story offers an intriguing look at glamour, independence, and the complexity of social dynamics, with a memorable, enigmatic protagonist that stays with you long after the last page.

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This volume includes three of Capote's best-known stories, "House of Flowers", "A Diamond Guitar", and "A Christmas Memory", in addition to his bestselling novel, Breakfast at Tiffany, the popular story of Holly Golightly--"a cross between Lolita and Auntie Mame" (Time).

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Holly Golightly knows that nothing bad can ever happen to you at Tiffany's. In this seductive, wistful masterpiece, Capote created a woman whose name has entered the American idiom and whose style is a part of the literary landscape—her poignancy, wit, and naïveté continue to charm.

This volume also includes three of Capote's best-known stories, “House of Flowers,” “A Diamond Guitar,” and “A Christmas Memory,” which the Saturday Review called “one of the most moving stories in our language.” It is a tale of two innocents—a small boy and the old woman who is his best friend—whose sweetness contains a hard, sharp kernel of truth.

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Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote is widely praised for its vivid characterisation and evocative prose. The novella is celebrated for its exploration of complex themes such as identity, fame, and freedom through the enigmatic character of Holly Golightly. Reviewers often commend Capote's masterful storytelling and his ability to capture the essence of New York City in the 1940s.

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ISBN: 9780679745655

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 1993

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 153g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Truman Capote was born September 30, 1924, in New Orleans. After his parents’ divorce, he was sent to live with relatives in Monroeville, Alabama. It was here he would meet his lifelong friend, the author Harper Lee. Capote rose to international prominence in 1948 with the publication of his debut novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms. Among his celebrated works are Breakfast at Tiffany’s, A Tree of Night, The Grass Harp, Summer Crossing, A Christmas Memory, and In Cold Blood, widely considered one of the greatest books of the twentieth century. Twice awarded the O. Henry Short Story Prize, Capote was also the recipient of a National Institute of Arts and Letters Creative Writing Award and an Edgar Award. He died August 25, 1984, shortly before his sixtieth birthday.

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