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arts-and-entertainment1 year ago•10 min saved

"Truman Capote's Downfall: The Feud, the Swans, and the Black and White Ball"

Truman Capote's betrayal of New York's elite socialites, known as "the swans," led to his fall from high society after he published a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives in Esquire magazine. The FX series, Feud: Capote vs the Swans, depicts this story, but some who knew Capote believe it fails to capture his true personality. Capote's close relationships with the swans, his lavish parties, and the fallout from his exposé are detailed, shedding light on his complex connections with the elite.

via The Guardian|

#arts-and-entertainment #betrayal #feud-capote-vs-the-swans

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Stars Shine at 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans' Premiere"

The second season of Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, delves into the sumptuous and troubled lives of a group of glamorous, wealthy socialites who dominated New York high society in the mid-20th century, as chronicled in Truman Capote’s Women. The show focuses on Capote's writing of a new book that fictionalized their private lives, leading to their public exposure and his subsequent disownment. The women in Capote’s orbit include Barbara “Babe” Paley, Nancy “Slim” Keith, C. Z. Guest, Lee Radziwill, Ann Woodward, and Joanne Carson, each with their own fascinating stories and connections to Capote.

via The Cut|

#entertainment #feud #new-york-high-society