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Henry Charles Bukowski (/ b uː ˈ k aʊ s k i / boo-KOW-skee; born Heinrich Karl Bukowski, German: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈkaʁl buˈkɔfski]; August 16, 1920 – March 9, 1994) was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer.
Learn about the life and work of Charles Bukowski, a prolific underground writer who depicted the depravity of urban life and the downtrodden in American society. Explore his poetry collections, themes, style, and legacy.
- “Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.” ― Charles Bukowski.
- “Do you hate people?” “I don't hate them... I just feel better when they're not around.” ― Charles Bukowski, Barfly.
- “For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can't readily accept the God formula, the big answers don't remain stone-written.
- “Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and you think, I'm not going to make it, but you laugh inside — remembering all the times you've felt that way.”
May 28, 2024 · Charles Bukowski (born August 16, 1920, Andernach, Germany—died March 9, 1994, San Pedro, California, U.S.) was an American author noted for his use of violent images and graphic language in poetry and fiction that depict survival in a corrupt, blighted society.
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Learn about the life and works of Charles Bukowski, a German-born American poet and novelist who wrote about the dark side of urban life. Explore his poems, books, and letters on the Academy of American Poets website.
Mar 6, 2005 · Books. The Transgressive Thrills of Charles Bukowski. The captain of a low-life odyssey, Bukowski accomplished something rare: he produced a large, completely distinctive, widely beloved body...
Aug 14, 2020 · Poet and novelist Charles Bukowski was notorious for his drinking and womanizing. Some called him a misogynist. But his work could also be tender and reveal truths about the human condition.
