The Talented Mr. Ripley.(Brief Article)

Patricia Highsmith. The Talented Mr. Ripley. New York: Vintage Books, 1992. rpt. 1955. Patricia Highsmith. The Talented Mr. Ripley. Ripley Under Ground. Ripley's Game. New York: Everyman's Library, 1999.

There is a good chance that many readers are familiar with The Talented Mr. Ripley because of its release as a major motion picture in 1999. Those who have seen the film directed by Anthony Minghella and are interested in reading the novel will find Patricia Highsmith's Ripley a more cagey, analytical character. In the novel, Ripley continuously reflects upon the actions he has taken to outwit those who would interfere with his goal to achieve upper class status. …