Memoir
Selected Letters Volume 2
2012·256 pages
A raw, intimate look at Charles Bukowski's life through letters from 1965-1970, revealing his struggles and rise as a writer.
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A raw, intimate look at Charles Bukowski's life through letters from 1965-1970, revealing his struggles and rise as a writer.
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‘I wrote letters to many in those days ... it was rather my way of screaming from my cage.’ The 1960's saw Charles Bukowski struggle for recognition and slowly emerge as a unique, talented and prolific poet and writer, whilst holding down a day job at the Post Office. In Selected Volume 2 we see Bukowski becoming accustomed to his career as a professional writer. These letters to various friends, lovers and literary contacts provide an intimate and fascinating look at Bukowski's mind, his emotio...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate references to sexual encounters; not graphic but recurring in personal letters.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of physical altercations; not central or graphic.
Profanity
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Frequent and strong profanity throughout the letters, reflecting Bukowski's raw style.
Substance use
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Frequent references to alcohol use, often portrayed casually or as part of daily life.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Minor references to religion, often in a critical or casual context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social commentary on class, work, and counterculture attitudes of the 1960s.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair or dark thoughts; not central or detailed.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to personal struggles or harsh life conditions; not detailed.
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