If any work of literature can inspire class in the modern woman, it has to be Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's. For those of you who are unaware, the book is what inspired Audrey Hepburn's most iconic role ever as Holly Golightly in the 1961 classic film. Although both are fantastic works of art, Capote's novella gives a different, slightly darker look into the life of Miss Golightly. Although both are the same story, they are told in very different lights.
Set in the 1940's the story is the epitome of New York elegance. I mean, how could it not be? The café society (of which Holly Golightly is a member of) was comprised of only the most intriguing people of the most fantastic cities. The 40's were such a chic time; the parties were elegant, the vocabulary was refined, the fashion was...perfect. Women knew how to act, and I don't mean being the perfect wife. Women understood the art of being a woman; how important it was to dress, walk, talk, and hold oneself as a beautiful confident woman. When they perfected this, all their wishes were nothing but a bat of the eyelashes away.
Although the novella takes place in such a fascinating time period, it's Holly Golightly that is the real reason every modern woman must read this book. As in the movie, Holly is the essence of glamorous. Even as a glorified hooker (Capote stated that she was not an escort but more like a modern geisha) she is one of the classiest characters to every grace literature. Holly has the perfect balance of elegance and mystery about her that keeps every reader and character enthralled. Even the gay narrator is infatuated with her. Then again, what gay wouldn't be? She is composed yet outspoken, dreamy yet in control, tainted yet perfect, and fabulous. Did I mention that she's fabulous?
If we're starting at the beginning on the road to refinement, Breakfast at Tiffany's is the perfect place to start. There is no more polished character than Holly Golightly. The novella itself is a staple in American literature. The more we learn, the more sophisticated we become. What better way to become elegant than learning about it from the best?
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| Audrey Hepburn as Holly |
Although the novella takes place in such a fascinating time period, it's Holly Golightly that is the real reason every modern woman must read this book. As in the movie, Holly is the essence of glamorous. Even as a glorified hooker (Capote stated that she was not an escort but more like a modern geisha) she is one of the classiest characters to every grace literature. Holly has the perfect balance of elegance and mystery about her that keeps every reader and character enthralled. Even the gay narrator is infatuated with her. Then again, what gay wouldn't be? She is composed yet outspoken, dreamy yet in control, tainted yet perfect, and fabulous. Did I mention that she's fabulous?
If we're starting at the beginning on the road to refinement, Breakfast at Tiffany's is the perfect place to start. There is no more polished character than Holly Golightly. The novella itself is a staple in American literature. The more we learn, the more sophisticated we become. What better way to become elegant than learning about it from the best?
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