Patricia Highsmith
American novelist and short story writer (1921–1995)
1921 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
American novelist and short story writer (1921–1995)
Born
January 19, 1921
Died
1995 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, novelist
United StatesBorn in Fort WorthDied in Locarno
1921
Born in Fort Worth (1921-01-19)
1957
AwardGrand Prix de Littérature Policière
1975
AwardPrix de l'Humour noir
1987
AwardLucien Barrière Literary Award
1990
AwardOfficer of Arts and Letters
1995
Died in Locarno
About
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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Who is 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 mo
What does the name Patricia mean?+
The name Patricia means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is of English origin.
When was Patricia Highsmith born?+
Patricia Highsmith was born on January 19, 1921.
When did Patricia Highsmith die?+
Patricia Highsmith died in 1995, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.
The name Patricia is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Patricia — January 19, 1921
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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