No, not the womanly kind.
By 'periods' I mean different artistic or thematic periods, like Picasso. I'm hoping to get some feedback from people with more understanding of his output as a whole. Bukowski was so prolific I can't adequately answer this question based on my limited readings. (3 novels, a few short stories, two collections of letters, and some poems)
From my reading, there are certain works that I definitely lump together. Factotum, "Fire Station"(?), "Shot of red eye"... Bukowski's unique voice is very recognizable here. Other works are more ambiguous to me. Post Office is similar enough but the irony and absurdity lighten the mood quite a bit. In 'Ham on Rye' Bukowski seems to let his character be more open. The narrator is less detached from the character. Hell, now I'm just rambling. And I've got concrete that needs pouring.
final note: this has nothing to do with writing an essay or thesis. I just need ideas to think about while I'm at work tonight.
By 'periods' I mean different artistic or thematic periods, like Picasso. I'm hoping to get some feedback from people with more understanding of his output as a whole. Bukowski was so prolific I can't adequately answer this question based on my limited readings. (3 novels, a few short stories, two collections of letters, and some poems)
From my reading, there are certain works that I definitely lump together. Factotum, "Fire Station"(?), "Shot of red eye"... Bukowski's unique voice is very recognizable here. Other works are more ambiguous to me. Post Office is similar enough but the irony and absurdity lighten the mood quite a bit. In 'Ham on Rye' Bukowski seems to let his character be more open. The narrator is less detached from the character. Hell, now I'm just rambling. And I've got concrete that needs pouring.
final note: this has nothing to do with writing an essay or thesis. I just need ideas to think about while I'm at work tonight.