We’re bringing you some great authors this week. First it was Hemingway, then Orwell, and now Capote.
In 1958, Truman Capote put his stamp on the American literary scene when he published his short novel, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in the pages of Esquire magazine. Authors and critics were quick to recognize what Capote had accomplished here. The always opinionated Norman Mailer would say that Capote “is the most perfect writer of my generation, he writes the best sentences word for word, rhythm upon rhythm. I would not have changed two words in Breakfast at Tiffany’s which will become a small classic.” About that, Mailer was exactly right. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is now a classic book – not to mention a classic film too (watch the trailer with the iconic Audrey Hepburn here). And now let’s rewind the audiotape and take you back to 1963, to the great 92nd Street Y in New York city, where Truman Capote reads from his little classic in his own distinctive voice. This audio clip runs about 17 minutes. Have a listen.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s – a very old movie but will always remain as one of my favourite movies. I still watch this movie from time to time. Unforgettable, isn’t it?