In Cold Blood

Historical Context and Significance

«In Cold Blood» is not just a book, but a work that laid the foundation for a new literary genre, which Truman Capote himself called the 'nonfiction novel.' Published in 1966, this book is based on the real-life murder of the Clutter family in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, USA, in 1959. Capote conducted extensive research and interviews, including with the murderers themselves, to recreate the story of the crime, investigation, and trial with precision, attention to detail, and depth of psychological analysis, which was an innovative approach for literature at the time. «In Cold Blood» had a significant impact on the genre of documentary investigation and the literary world as a whole, setting standards for the depth of journalistic investigation and literary craftsmanship.