Patricia Highsmith
Mary Patricia Plangman
About the person
Career:
Writing
Date of birth:1921-01-19
Place of birth:Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Gender:Female
Popularity:1
Date of death1995-02-04
74Biography
Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations.