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The pleasures of the damned : poems, 1951-1993
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The pleasures of the damned : poems, 1951-1993

by Charles Bukowski, John Martin

This anthology compiles a selection of poems from the later years of a prolific literary career, exploring themes of labour, relationships, and life as a social outsider. It includes previously unpublished works characterised by a raw and direct style.

Accession 26071 ISBN 9781847675491 Publisher Canongate
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