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  1. shinaski

    Jeffers

    Hi I've seen that Bukowski very often mentioned Jeffers, and he seemed to like him. I wondered if you could recommend me one (or more) of his books please. And would you know where I may find some extracts online so that I can have an idea of his work before I start to buy again and again. I am...
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    Vietnam, Watergate...?

    Hi there, I wondered if you would remember some instances where Bukowski tells about the Vietnam war or the Watergate or some big historical event after the 1950's. Thanks
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    Poetry and politics

    Hi I'd like to know if you could name poems or short stories in which Bukowski treats of politics please. I have some troubles to find it, because I had many books in french, that are totally useless, and as I am waiting for the english books to arrive, it is very hard to find those kind...
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    How did Bukowski's German heritage affect him?

    Hi there I wondered if Bukowski's european origins (German, to be specific) had an impact on his view of the American society, even if he lived the most of his life in USA. I hope I don t make myself a fool while asking this, but it is something I often wondered, as he never fitted the image of...
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    Notes of a dirty young frog

    I realised I already posted without introducing myself. Well I m french and I'm 22. I study American literature and I am a big fan of Bukowski. I found this site by chance and I must say there are many interesting threads in it. It seems like it is the right place to share B's passion or...
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    Refusal of conventions ...?

    Hi everyone I am currently studying american literature and I am about to write a thesis about Bukowski. I am going to work on his refusal of conventions (social and literary) and I'd like your opinion about it, do you think it is a good approach or is it absolute bullshit? And if you had any...
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