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Which short story by Truman Capote brought him critical success and attention?

  • Miriam

  • A Christmas Memory

  • The Grass Harp

  • House of Flowers

Answer

"Miriam," published in 1945, was the short story that brought Truman Capote critical success and attention. The story's acclaim led to a contract with Random House publisher Bennett Cerf, allowing Capote to write his first novel, "Other Voices, Other Rooms."
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