Charles Bukowski (1920–1994), born Heinrich Karl Bukowski in Andernach, Germany, was a German-American poet, novelist, and short story writer known for his raw, gritty depiction of American ...

Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) began his prolific publishing career in the 1940s. He is known for writing from his own experiences, including his heavy drinking and womanizing, two popular subjects ...