Truman Capote

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Also Known As	Truman Streckfus Persons
Born	September 30, 1924 • New Orleans • Louisiana
Died	August 25, 1984 (aged 59) • Los Angeles • California
Notable Works	“Answered Prayers” • “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” • “In Cold Blood” • “Miriam” • “Music for Chameleons” • “Other Voices, Other Rooms” • “The Grass Harp”
Movement / Style	Southern Gothic

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