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The Muses Are Heard

Truman Capote • Random House • ISBN Not provided

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The Muses Are Heard

Truman Capote • Random House • ISBN-13 Not provided

ISBN-10 Not provided • 1957 • 1st Edition

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ISBN Not provided • Completeness 62

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Truman Capote's 'The Muses Are Heard' is a non-fiction account of a cultural exchange during the Cold War, documenting the journey of an American opera company performing Porgy and Bess in the Soviet Union. The book offers a unique glimpse into the cultural dynamics and political tensions of the time, showcasing Capote's keen observational skills and narrative style.

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Publisher: Random House
Hardcover1st Edition1957
Pages: 182Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Truman Capote

Cultural context

Category: 1950s CultureCategory: American LiteratureCategory: Cold War EraCategory: Cultural ExchangeCategory: Literary JournalismCategory: LiteratureCategory: Performing ArtsCategory: Soviet UnionCategory: JournalismInfluenced by: Ernest HemingwayInfluenced by: John SteinbeckInfluenced: Hunter S. ThompsonInfluenced: Tom WolfeCornerstone of: Cold War Cultural Exchange Literature

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