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Trueman Capoti - Biography

García Capoti (September 30, 1924 - August 25, 1984) is a name associated with the 20th-century American literary elite. His books, stylistically close to avant-garde and realist literature, have left an indelible mark on world literature and continue to inspire readers around the world.

Trueman Capoti was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to a Greek-Irish family. His childhood was not easy. His parents divorced when he was still a young boy, and he moved to Monroe, Louisiana, to live with relatives. There he spent most of his childhood, and these years greatly influenced his personality and future creativity.

Since childhood, Truman Capoti has developed an interest in reading and writing. His teacher at the school, Nancy Smith, noticed his literary talent and supported him in his development. This early attention and support was instrumental in shaping his future literary career.

Truman Capoti's first published works came when he was just 17. His stories and articles attracted the attention of both critics and readers for their originality and unique style. This helped him begin working as a journalist in various American cities, as well as strengthen his reputation as a young and promising writer.

In 1965, Truman Capoti published one of his most famous works - the novel "Black Afternoon." This novel was based on a real-life murder committed in the small town of Holcombe, Kansas. He investigated the impact of this crime on the society and psychology of people, and also addressed topics of justice and punishment.

"Black Afternoon" became a literary masterpiece and received many awards and recognition. This novel also became the starting point for the development of a new genre - non-fiction.