Hi guys,
I'm new here, so howdy to everyone. I'm also just beginning a PhD on Bukowski (obviously having a desire for punishment after previously studying Hemingway for my Honours thesis ... not exactly favourite sons of many in the academy).
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone might be able to help with a specific inquiry - that is, what, if any, actual feminist criticism exists of Bukowski and/or his work? I've done a few searches already and come up fairly empty handed, which is strange considering how the existence of vast "feminist criticism" is almost a mantra when discussing Bukowski among fans, academic studies and in general pop culture.
If such material doesn't exist, that would be an interesting point itself. But I'm sure that at least some does - whether in the form of interviews with feminist figures, reviews of Bukowski works or performances, etc. Any mentions at all and of course they don't have to be negative - I'm just really keen to a look at all the material available with a feminist perspective on Buk, particularly contemporary stuff (from the 60s - 90s).
Cheers, look forward to hearing any thoughts/references/suggestions. ANy help will be much appreciated!
I'm new here, so howdy to everyone. I'm also just beginning a PhD on Bukowski (obviously having a desire for punishment after previously studying Hemingway for my Honours thesis ... not exactly favourite sons of many in the academy).
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone might be able to help with a specific inquiry - that is, what, if any, actual feminist criticism exists of Bukowski and/or his work? I've done a few searches already and come up fairly empty handed, which is strange considering how the existence of vast "feminist criticism" is almost a mantra when discussing Bukowski among fans, academic studies and in general pop culture.
If such material doesn't exist, that would be an interesting point itself. But I'm sure that at least some does - whether in the form of interviews with feminist figures, reviews of Bukowski works or performances, etc. Any mentions at all and of course they don't have to be negative - I'm just really keen to a look at all the material available with a feminist perspective on Buk, particularly contemporary stuff (from the 60s - 90s).
Cheers, look forward to hearing any thoughts/references/suggestions. ANy help will be much appreciated!