Talento de Mr. Ripley, El

by Patricia Highsmith

Overview

En El talento de Mr. Ripley, la más célebre novela de Patricia Highsmith, aparece su más fascinante personaje: el inquietante y amoral Tom Ripley, figura prototípica de un género que Patricia Highsmith ha inventado, que se sitúa entre la novela policíaca y la novela negra, entre Graham Greene y Raymond Chandler, donde el más trepidante suspense se aúna a un vertiginoso análisis psicológico. Mr. Greenleaf, un millonario americano, le pide a Tom Ripley que intente convencer a su hijo Dickie –que está viviendo una bohemia dorada en Italia– para que regrese al hogar. Tom acepta el encargo –de paso pone tierra por medio a posibles problemas policiales– y encuentra a Dickie y a su amiga Marga, con quienes establece una turbia y compleja relación que desemboca, tras una serie de espectaculares coups de théâtre, en un desconcertante final.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788433902399
Publisher:	Anagrama
Publication date:	01/30/2020
Edition description:	Spanish-language Edition
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Language:	Spanish

About the Author

Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was an American author known for her novels of psychological suspense. She wrote over two dozen books and short story collections, including her five Tom Ripley novels. Her first book Strangers on a Train was nominated for an Edgar Award and was later adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen, including The Talented Mr. Ripley and most recently The Price of Salt which was renamed Carol.

Date of Birth:

January 19, 1921

Date of Death:

February 4, 1995

Place of Birth:

Fort Worth, Texas

Place of Death:

Locarno, Switzerland

Education:

B.A., Barnard College, 1942