Answered Prayers
Book • 1986
Answered Prayers was envisioned by Truman Capote as a contemporary American analog to Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time'.
The novel, which Capote began working on in 1958, was intended to be his magnum opus but remained unfinished at the time of his death in 1984.
Only three chapters of the book are known to exist and were published posthumously in 1986 and 1987.
The chapters, including 'La Côte Basque 1965', 'Unspoiled Monsters', and 'Kate McCloud', offer a glimpse into Capote's portrayal of American high society and his unique blend of real-life characters and fictional narratives.
The title is inspired by a quote from Saint Teresa of Avila: 'More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones,' reflecting Capote's bleak vision of life and the consequences of people getting what they desire.
The novel, which Capote began working on in 1958, was intended to be his magnum opus but remained unfinished at the time of his death in 1984.
Only three chapters of the book are known to exist and were published posthumously in 1986 and 1987.
The chapters, including 'La Côte Basque 1965', 'Unspoiled Monsters', and 'Kate McCloud', offer a glimpse into Capote's portrayal of American high society and his unique blend of real-life characters and fictional narratives.
The title is inspired by a quote from Saint Teresa of Avila: 'More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones,' reflecting Capote's bleak vision of life and the consequences of people getting what they desire.
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