Bukowski, Charles
Factotum: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780876852637
- author:
- Bukowski, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ecco Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Charles Bukowski's Factotum is a vivid portrayal of urban life and the struggles of its inhabitants. This novel follows the life of Henry Chinaski, a man who navigates the country, taking on various jobs and experiencing the harsh realities of his existence. Bukowski's writing style brings to life the bleakness of Chinaski's world, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. Through Chinaski's story, Bukowski masterfully evokes the atmosphere of a bygone era, one marked by poverty, desperation, and the search for meaning. The result is a powerful and unflinching exploration of the human condition, one that continues to resonate with readers today. A posthumous publication, Factotum is a testament to Bukowski's enduring legacy as a writer, and a worthwhile read for anyone interested in his unique brand of literary fiction.