Charles Bukowski

On Writing

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ISBN 13:
9780062417404
author:
Charles Bukowski
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Ecco Press Reprint edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
13.5 x 1.4 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World, Charles Bukowski,On Writing,Ecco Press,0062417401,Literary Collections,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Literature: Classics,American Letters And Correspondence,Bukowski, Charles - Prose & Criticism,American
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On Writing offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most iconic writers. In this collection of correspondence, Charles Bukowski shares his insights on the art of creation, revealing an artist who is both brutally frank and uncompromising.

Bukowski's letters to publishers, editors, friends, and fellow writers expose a writer grounded in the visceral, whose work reverberates with his central ideal: "Don't try." This collection is filled with memorable lines, as well as moments of toughness, pathos, and intimacy that make for piercing and poignant reading.

Through On Writing, readers gain a deeper understanding of an artist who has left an enduring mark on our culture. With its raw honesty and uncompromising candour, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the art of writing and the human experience.

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