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: Capote famously envisioned Marilyn Monroe as Holly and was reportedly devastated when Audrey Hepburn was cast, calling it the "most miscast" film he had ever seen. 2. Symbols of Safety and Freedom

: Capote’s original story is more tragic and hard-edged. It explores the life of a woman running away from a traumatic past—including being married at age 14—and ends without the resolution of a romance. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

The 1961 film is often remembered as a whimsical romantic comedy, but Truman Capote’s 1958 novella is a vastly different experience. : Capote famously envisioned Marilyn Monroe as Holly

The title itself refers to Holly’s ritual of standing outside the Tiffany & Co. flagship store on Fifth Avenue at dawn, eating a croissant and drinking coffee. My breakfast at Tiffany's - Lilly Maier - WordPress.com It explores the life of a woman running