I dont really care what part is real and what part is made up as long as I have a feeling the author is honest. Erections, Ejaculations, Exhibitions and General Tales of Ordinary Madness by Bukowski, Charles (author), Gail Chiarrello (ed. The good thing about this book was that it is accurate even today, 40 years or more after the day it was written.

Many of Bukowski’s stories revolve around marginalized individuals and society’s outcasts, such as drifters, alcoholics, and prostitutes.But I just find it weird all this ambiguity, so many identity games like if he just dared to suggest in a confuse way that there was a part of himself in Henry Chinaski but he didnt have the balls to go all the way.

yeah, she was in Holland during the Nazi occupation, but she spent her time in the local cinema watching movies and eating popcorn. Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the owner of City Lights, was one of the first to recognize Bukowski's talents.

Plenty of fighting, boozing, sex, more fighting, more booze, the cops, horse races, LA street-life, dirty hotels, dirtier women and the men who lay with them on dirty mattresses in exchange for warm beer and cheap whiskey. The thing is that nobody asked Bukowski to become Bukowski, ie, an author obsessed about booze, sleazy sex , and horse-racing, he chose to do that out of his free will, nobody put a gun on his head and forced him to.

Despite the despair and disillusionment present in many of his stories, Bukowski’s writing also possesses an undercurrent of hope and defiance, celebrating the beauty that can be found in life’s most difficult moments. But he was the only one who was aware of the situation, since the others were sleeping, and he switched holes after each job was done. Unmarked copy from the collection of Opal Louis Nations, a little spotting to page edges, some general reading wear and soil. Despite this, Lawrence Ferlinghetti has signed the title page and beside his name he has written "editor". Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.

Society’s Outcasts: The collection delves into the lives of marginalized individuals and society’s outcasts, capturing their struggles, pain, and resilience as they navigate the gritty underbelly of urban life. What we have here is a story told in part from the viewpoint of the rapist and that's rare, I think.

With raw emotion, unapologetic honesty, and captivating storytelling, Bukowski’s anthology provides a unique perspective on life and the world around us, inviting readers to confront and embrace the uncomfortable realities of existence. If you dont know who Charles Bukowski is, he is the guy who the movie Barfly (Mickey Rourke) was written by , and seems to be an autobiography of (though never stated as such). Through these diverse tales, Bukowski offers an unflinching and honest look at various aspects of the human experience. At times it made me feel like tying a handkerchief to the end of a stick, slingin it over my shoulder, and hoppin' a freight train with little more than some cigarettes, a stained wifebeater shirt, and a whiskey 'haze' along with me for the ride. Through his unvarnished portrayal of the human experience and his fearless exploration of taboo subjects, Bukowski continues to challenge and inspire readers, inviting them to confront and embrace the darker aspects of existence.Plague journals, escapist literature, political history: explore our year in review, where we share rare book trends and a gallery of some of the most beautiful and interesting books sold in 2020.