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    How much did he really drink?

    If he did indeed drink as much as he writes about in his novels, it begs the question - How did he keep his faculties to write so bloody well? I mean, he is sharp; constantly one or more steps ahead of the reader. It's never dull nor does the prose at anytime suggest any deterioration or...
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    Who were the 10 greatest American writers of the 20th century?

    I think Hemmingway's style and matter is much more relevant today then Steinback. But this is an awfully subjective debate.
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    Who were the 10 greatest American writers of the 20th century?

    I'm looking forward to reading this, having added it to my' to read' list. Thanks.
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    In what order did you read Bukowski's novels?

    I will endeavour to read Burning in Water as well if I can find it. If I can't I expect you will send me a personalised copy with a round trip to las vegas. Haha bitches. No seriously I'd be just happy with a hard copy sent to my door for all the effort I've put into signing into this god damn...
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    In what order did you read Bukowski's novels?

    Thanks guys. I will search for 'Love is a Dog From Hell'. Cheers. I forgot to mention - That is one heck of a poll. I will endeavour to read as much as that as I can. I really dig his shit.
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    In what order did you read Bukowski's novels?

    I saw Born Into This a few months back and knew I had to read his stuff. Read so far in this order: Ham on Rye Post office Women. I have Factotum, Hollywood and Pulp ready to go in this introductory phase. Can anyone recommend a book of Mr B's poetry I could sink my teeth into?
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    Who were the 10 greatest American writers of the 20th century?

    Ernest Hemmingway - The Old Man and the Sea John Steinbeck - East of Eden Charles Bukowski - Women Hunter S Thompson - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby Jack Kerouac - On the Road Robert Frost Bob Dylan (if you could label him a writer) Non American Authors...
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    Hi Bukowskinites

    Thanks fellas.
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    The New Censorship Vol. 4. No. 2 (May 1993)

    I had fun reading these! Thank you.
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    Hi Bukowskinites

    I saw 'Born Into This' and read Ham On Rye. Very new to the scene. Fuckers. See ya round the trap.
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