The Complete Stories (Penguin Modern Classics)
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Including a previously-unpublished story 'The Bargain', Truman Capote's The Complete Stories is the first ever complete collection stories from one of the masters of American literature, and the author of Breakfast at Tiffany's . This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by Reynolds Price. Passionate, perceptive and eloquent, the short stories of Truman Capote are amon the greatest works of twentieth-century American fiction. This new collection gathers them all together for the first time: from early, eerie Southern Gothic tales such as 'Miriam' and 'The Headless Hawk', to the brilliantly evocative 'Children On Their Birth-days' and the tenderly autobiographical 'A Christmas Memory' - an affectionate portrayal of Capote's own Alabama upbringing. Whether describing the Deep South of his childhood, or considering city life with the penetrating gaze of an outsider - as in 'Among the Paths to Eden' and the hitherto unpublished 'The Bargain' - these stories rank among Capote's finest work: acutely observed tales from a unique and brilliant mind. Truman Capote (1924-84) was born in New Orleans. He left school when he was fifteen and subsequently worked for The New Yorker , which provided his first - and last - regular job. He wrote both fiction and non-fiction - short stories, novels and novellas, travel writing, profiles, reportage, memoirs, plays and films; his other works include In Cold Blood (1965), Music for Chameleons (1980) and Answered Prayers (1986), all of which are published in Penguin Modern Classics. If you enjoyed The Complete Stories , you might like Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's , also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'One of the century's greatest storytellers' Independent on Sunday Review: Great buy. - Bought for my daughter. She loved it. Review: I have never been more inspired by short stories - Truly amazing. I had never had the opportunity to read Capote before. I know it's a bad thing to admit, but it just happened. I was swept off my feet from the first short story and spend a couple of weeks reading the rest of the stories, taking my time to appreciate Capote's amazing prose. What really amazed me were the short stories that touched the borders of the supernatural; knowing that Capote was predominantly interested in non-fiction, every single one of them was a very pleasant surprise.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 728 Reviews |
A**R
Great buy.
Bought for my daughter. She loved it.
T**N
I have never been more inspired by short stories
Truly amazing. I had never had the opportunity to read Capote before. I know it's a bad thing to admit, but it just happened. I was swept off my feet from the first short story and spend a couple of weeks reading the rest of the stories, taking my time to appreciate Capote's amazing prose. What really amazed me were the short stories that touched the borders of the supernatural; knowing that Capote was predominantly interested in non-fiction, every single one of them was a very pleasant surprise.
R**K
Almost perfect purchase
The book arrived well-packaged and unblemished a full three days before the earliest time given in the order details. The condition was exactly as described. The only reason it didn't get five stars was that the cover was not the same as the one in the description—an annoying discovery sometimes—but as my newly-arrived copy showed a 2005 Penguin Modern Classic layout and cover it certainly wasn't a great issue this time.
G**E
Excellent second hand edition
Tooke too long to come, but it was well worth it! The book is in fantastic condition!
C**1
These are great short stopries.
I found that I liked Truman Capote's style and descriptions . He writes with feeling. His stories are well crafted and thoughtful. Well worth the money - I will buy more books by him.
M**.
Not my cup of tea
Although the stories are well written, they were not really of my choice, but may suit others.
A**T
An excellent collect of his stories
An excellent collect of his stories. Each one a lesson in showing his expertise as a storyteller and writer. Really enjoyed them.
C**O
present
Bought as a present for my dad as he liked breakfast at tiffanys
L**7
Fascinating stuff
An excellent collection of short stories. Moving, evocative and thought-provoking.
U**D
not complete stories
did not actually contain breakfast at tiffany’s - which was what i was looking for
F**S
Good read section
Nice book, fun stories...no complaints...
N**G
Fantastisk berättare
Fantastisk berättare
H**A
Edicion de bolsillo practico para traer
El papel de la impresion no es de lo mejor , el tipo aunque pequeño legible. Buena edicion enviado pronto y bien cuidado el empaque.
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