A review said this 1966 book about real events “will cause a good deal of myopic squabbling about just what a novel is”

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A review said this 1966 book about real events “will cause a good deal of myopic squabbling about just what a novel is”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: In Cold Blood

Final Jeopardy Explanation 

The 1966 book referred to is “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote. This book, which details the real-life murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, in 1959, is often considered a pioneering work of the true crime genre. Capote called it a “nonfiction novel,” a term he coined to describe a narrative form that applies novelistic techniques to real-life events. “In Cold Blood” meticulously reconstructs the murder, investigation, trial, and execution of the killers, weaving extensive research with narrative storytelling.

The book’s approach to factual reporting intertwined with creative narrative caused considerable debate among critics and readers about the boundaries between fact and fiction, challenging traditional notions of what a novel could be. This blend of journalistic precision and literary prose was both innovative and controversial, leading to discussions about the ethical implications of turning real tragedies into compelling literary narratives. Capote’s immersive research and the resulting narrative style set a new benchmark in literature, influencing future generations of writers in both fiction and nonfiction genres.

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