BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S

Capote, Truman

Published: 1958

Category: Novella

Themes: identity and belonging; travelling as resistance to settling; memory and meaningfulness.

Overview

Adapted into one of the most well-known films of the 20th century, Capote's short novel, is darker and more biting than its cinematic offspring.

Frank's highlight!

Life-affirming / uplifting message

Life wisdom

A Personal Note

Quoted passages

QUOTE 1. "She smiled: that cheerless new pinch of a smile. 'But what about me,' she said, whispered, and shivered again. 'I'm very scared, Buster. Yes, at last. Because it could go on forever. Not knowing what's yours until you've thrown it away. The mean reds, they're nothing. The fat woman, she nothing. This, though: my mouth's so dry, if my life depended on it I couldn't spit.' She stepped in the car, sank in the seat. 'Sorry, driver. Let's go.'"

Frank Foley