Buddy a six ans et doit passer les fêtes à la Nouvelle-Orléans, chez son père. Mais le petit garçon connaît ù peine cet homme étrange, et sa vie à la campagne lui manque. Il n'a qu'un souhait: voir le Père Noël... L'année de ses sept ans, Buddy partage avec la douce et vieille Miss Sook, sa cousine, les préparatifs du réveillon : faire des gâteaux, décorer l'arbre... Une joyeuse fête en perspective. Deux nouvelles sobres et où l'on retrouve le héros de L'Invité d'un jour et les douloureux et tendres d'un de la littérature américaine.
Truman Capote
Truman Capote was an American author known for his innovative literary style and groundbreaking contributions to literature. His most notable works include "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "In Cold Blood," which blend fiction and nonfiction in a unique and compelling way. Capote's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, poetic language, and keen attention to detail. He is credited with popularizing the genre of literary journalism and was a pioneer in the development of true crime writing. "In Cold Blood," a nonfiction novel that chronicles the brutal murder of a Kansas family, is widely regarded as his most famous work and has had a lasting impact on the true crime genre. Truman Capote's legacy continues to influence writers and readers alike, making him a key figure in American literature.
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