Truman Capote
George Plimpton
Reading Time
at 250 WPM6h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 40m to read Truman Capote.
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Truman Capote
Published
February 20, 1998
Publisher
Bantam Doubleday Dell
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780330368711
ISBN-10
0330368710
Description
Using oral biography, a technique that perfectly matches the style of his subject, George Plimpton blends the voices of Capote's lovers, haters, acquaintances, and colleagues into a highly readable narrative. Here we are present for the entire span of Capote's life: his Southern childhood and his early days in New York; his first literary success with the publication of Other Voices, Other Rooms; his highly active love life; the groundbreaking excitement of In Cold Blood, the first "nonfiction novel"; his years as a jet-setter; and his final days of flagging inspiration, alcoholism, and isolation. All his famous friends and enemies are here: Katherine Graham, Lauren Bacall, Gore Vidal, Joan Didion, William Styron, Kurt Vonnegut, Norman Mailer, Lee Radziwill, John Huston, John Knowles, William F. Buckley, Jr., and dozens of others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Truman Capote?
This edition of Truman Capote has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Truman Capote?
For most readers, Truman Capote typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Truman Capote?
The estimated word count for Truman Capote is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Truman Capote?
Truman Capote was written by George Plimpton.
When was Truman Capote published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 20, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.