Charles Bukowski, Roddy Doyle (Introduction)
Ham On Rye (Canons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782116660
- author:
- Charles Bukowski, Roddy Doyle (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Canons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Charles Bukowski's autobiographical novel offers a powerful and unflinching look at his youth, told through the alter-ego of Henry Chinaski. A deeply personal and often humorous account, Ham on Rye is widely regarded as Bukowski's finest work. Through Chinaski's struggles and misadventures, Bukowski sheds light on the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. This is a story of self-discovery, of rebellion and of the search for meaning in a chaotic world. A defining work of American literature, Ham on Rye is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the 20th century's most iconic writers.