"Truman Capote was one of the most famous and controversial figures in contemporary American literature" (Literature 2). Truman Capote had a harsh childhood and did poorly in school. However, his amazing ability to write stories and his manner with words allowed him to escape his misery....

In Cold Blood is a novel written by Truman Capote in 1966. In Cold Blood is a true account of a multiple murder case that took place in Kansas in the 1950’s. The book outlines a brutal murder case, but it shows the story from many perspectives, not just that of the law. Capote introduces you...