Charles Bukowski was born Heinrich Karl Bukowski in Andernach, Prussia, Weimar Germany. His father was Heinrich (Henry) Bukowski, an American of German descent who had served in the …

Charles Bukowski was a prolific underground writer who used his poetry and prose to depict the depravity of urban life and the downtrodden in American society. A cult hero, Bukowski relied …

Nov 3, 2025 · Ultimately, Bukowski is perhaps more well-known for his novels, such as Post Office, Factotum, Women, and Ham on Rye, than for his poetry. But even while working on …

Oct 28, 2025 · Charles Bukowski (born August 16, 1920, Andernach, Germany—died March 9, 1994, San Pedro, California, U.S.) was an American author noted for his use of violent images …

Mar 1, 2025 · Born in 1920, Charles Bukowski emerged as one of the most raw and unfiltered literary voices of the 20th century. His journey as a writer began early, with his first …

Charles Bukowski, a name synonymous with the gritty reality of life, was a 20th-century poet and novelist whose work continues to be a resonant voice for the more marginalized groups of …

Bukowski's writing was heavily influenced by the geography and atmosphere of his home city of Los Angeles. He is often mentioned as an influence by contemporary authors, and his style is …

Henry Charles Bukowski was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His writing was influenced by the social, cultural, and economic ambience o...

Jan 27, 2016 · Timeline of Charles Bukowski's life, publications, jobs, residences and more, including pictures and Los Angeles history.

Index for more than 1500 Charles Bukowski poem and letter manuscripts on bukowski.net