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Charles Bukowski

(1920–1994) Novelist Germany

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Charles Bukowski describes the feeling of time dragging on a bed when everything seems at its worst, and he reminds us that death will catch up no matter who we are. He insists that true writing happens alone at a typewriter, away from the streets. His observations turn everyday objects into strange companions.

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Charles Bukowski was a novelist from Germany, best known for Post office: a novel.

Quick Facts About Charles Bukowski

Born
August 16, 1920
Died
March 9, 1994
Nationality
Germany
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Post office: a novel
Known for
Women, Factotum, Post Office, Ham on Rye, Pulp
Spouse
Linda Lee Bukowski

About Charles Bukowski

His writing was influenced by the social, cultural and economic atmosphere of Los Angeles, and that he wrote about writing itself, alcohol, relationships with women and the drudgery of work.

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