2.4.4 Who is Charles Bukowski? (U2)
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This article is from the U2 FAQ, by Maryann Stump stumpm@juno.com with numerous contributions by others.
2.4.4 Who is Charles Bukowski? (U2)
[JC] The movie 'Barfly' with Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway is based on
the life of Charles Bukowski.
I've only watched a half hour of it. It depicts the lives of two
alcoholics, Rourke playing the Bukowski role.
Despite his alcoholism, Bukowski was somewhat of an 'urban poet' and
some of his work was published. For
more answers, see the movie.
[RA] Charles Bukowski was an internationally famous contemporary poet and
prose stylist. He was born in
Andernach, Germany, and came to the US at the age of 13. He has published
45 volumes, both novels and
poetry. Unfortunately, Mr. Bukowski passed away a couple months ago at
the age of 74. He wrote with a very
raw and honest style. A good sampling of Bukowski's work can be found in
"Septuagenarian Stew: Stories and
Poems" or "Love is a Dog From Hell", both published by Black Sparrow
Press.
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