Patricia Highsmith

American novelist and thriller writer

Patricia Highsmith - American novelist and thriller writer
Born

January 19th, 1921
104 years ago

Died

February 4th, 1995
30 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1921, a prominent figure in American literature, known for psychological thrillers that explore themes of morality and identity. Achieved recognition with the publication of "Strangers on a Train" in 1950, which established a new genre of suspense fiction. The creation of the character Tom Ripley in the novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1955) further solidified a legacy in thriller writing. Highsmith's works often featured complex characters and moral ambiguity, influencing the genre significantly throughout her career. Her writing style and innovative plot techniques garnered critical acclaim, leading to several adaptations of her novels into films, thereby reaching wider audiences.

Wrote 'Strangers on a Train'

Created the Tom Ripley character in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'

Published numerous psychological thrillers

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