Hi everyone,
there has been numerous discussions about the rose in Bukowski's poetry, but there hasn't been anything similar about the sun, although it seems to be everywhere (the letter collection "reach for the sun" is only one example).
I really can't figure out what it could represent. It seems to be represented as something rather positive, even something to strive for.
On the other hand, if you take only "Factotum" for example, the main character says many time that he wants to hide, find a hole to hide in, and obscurity is more soothing than frightening to him.
Anyway, will be happy to hear your thoughts on this :)
there has been numerous discussions about the rose in Bukowski's poetry, but there hasn't been anything similar about the sun, although it seems to be everywhere (the letter collection "reach for the sun" is only one example).
I really can't figure out what it could represent. It seems to be represented as something rather positive, even something to strive for.
On the other hand, if you take only "Factotum" for example, the main character says many time that he wants to hide, find a hole to hide in, and obscurity is more soothing than frightening to him.
Anyway, will be happy to hear your thoughts on this :)