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A compilation of poems by Charles Bukowski, capturing the raw, unfiltered perspective that made him a prominent figure in contemporary American literature. The collection offers insight into his themes of everyday life and personal experience.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Charles Bukowski
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