;A Tree of Night." Capote was always writing and enjoyed the lift it gave to his depressing life. According to William L. Nance, "The most obvious thing to be noted about Capote's early work is its highly personal quality" (Contemporary 13). Because Capote had such an interesting and unique childhood, he always had something to write about. His ideas came from his own experiences, and most of his characters resemble someone who greatly influenced his life.
             Capote had written many different types of literature. He has written multiple novels, short stories, essays, and plays, among other varieties of literature. Capote's first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms, was published in 1948. "Within a decade, it became apparent that Capote's novel was a piece of a new pattern in fiction, one that was described by terms such as narcissistic, grotesque, symbolic, and aesthetic" (Contemporary 19). Capote continued writing short stories and other works of a different nature from Other Voices, Other Rooms. One of Capote's most well-known novels, Breakfast at Tiffany's, was published in 1958. After Breakfast at Tiffany's, Capote continued his writing success with the publication of his In Cold Blood in 1966. "In Cold Blood contributed to the development of a new genre, the nonfiction novel," and achieved great praise from its readers (Contemporary 19).
             Alcoholism, drug addiction, and homosexuality have also been a part of Truman Capote's life. "In his last years, Capote was subject to frequent bouts and recuperations from his many substance dependencies; he had a chaotic personal life" (Magill 322). Alcoholic lifestyles are depicted in many of Capote's literary texts. Also, acceptance of homosexual behavior is expressed in some of Capote's works. For example, in Breakfast at Tiffany's, Holly expresses her understanding for lesbians a...