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Hot Water Music is a compilation of Charles Bukowski’s most vivid short stories, each centered on the daily grind, the bohemian lifestyle, and the pervasive influence of alcohol. The tales capture the raw, unfiltered realities of low‑brow existence, making the collection a quintessential example of American picaresque literature.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Charles Bukowski
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