Download or read book The Critical Response to Truman Capote written by Joseph J. Waldmeir and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1999-02-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truman Capote was one of the most controversial authors of the 20th century. Since his death in 1984, scholarly interest in his writings has grown considerably. This book traces the critical reception of his works.