Cover of The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley

by Patricia Highsmith

4.50
Fiction

Description

The cunning schemes of a young American ne'er-do-well, who travels to Italy on an unusual assignment.

Book Details

ISBN9780393332148
Published DateMay 27, 2008
LanguageEnglish
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About the Author

Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories in a career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing was influenced by existentialist literature and questioned notions of identity and popular morality. She was dubbed "the poet of apprehension" by novelist Graham Greene.

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