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Name: Burning in water, drowning in flame
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Author: Charles Bukowski

📘 Burning in water, drowning in flame by Charles Bukowski

Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is a poetic work by American writer Charles Bukowski. The book presents a selection of his verse, reflecting the style and themes that characterize his broader oeuvre.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Charles Bukowski

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