The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Talented Mr Ripley with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, which follows the con artist Tom Ripley as he travels to Italy and befriends Dickie Greenleaf, the son of an American shipping magnate, before killing him in order to assume his identity. This grants him the moneyed life of leisure he covets, but also forces him to spin an increasingly vast web of in order to stay one step ahead of Dickie’s loved ones and the authorities. The Talented Mr Ripley is the first book in Highsmith’s five-novel series known as the Ripliad, which traces the machinations of Tom Ripley. Highsmith’s other works include Strangers on a Train and Carol (initially published under a pseudonym as The Price of Salt).
Find out everything you need to know about The Talented Mr Ripley in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, which follows the con artist Tom Ripley as he travels to Italy and befriends Dickie Greenleaf, the son of an American shipping magnate, before killing him in order to assume his identity. This grants him the moneyed life of leisure he covets, but also forces him to spin an increasingly vast web of in order to stay one step ahead of Dickie’s loved ones and the authorities. The Talented Mr Ripley is the first book in Highsmith’s five-novel series known as the Ripliad, which traces the machinations of Tom Ripley. Highsmith’s other works include Strangers on a Train and Carol (initially published under a pseudonym as The Price of Salt).
Find out everything you need to know about The Talented Mr Ripley in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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