Truman Capote

Music for Chameleons

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ISBN 13:: 9780679745662
author:: Truman Capote
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Random House USA INC International Concepts
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1994
Pages:: 272
Genre:: Books
Condition:: New
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Truman Capote's "Music for Chameleons" is a masterful collection of true stories and real people, rendered with style and wit. In these gems of reportage, Capote brings to life an array of characters, from a Creole aristocrat sipping absinthe in her salon to an enigmatic killer who sends his victims announcements of their demise. Through his writing, Capote trains his eye on the social fauna of his time, capturing the elegance and malice that define his subjects. With a superb pitch for dialogue and a keen sense of observation, he weaves together stories that are both captivating and thought-provoking. This collection showcases Capote's unique voice and style, one that is both elegant and compassionate.

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