Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski (August 16, 1920 ? March 9, 1994), was a Los Angeles poet and novelist. Bukowski is sometimes associated with the Beat Generation writers because of his informal style and non-conformist literary attitude, though he did not identify himself as a Beat. Bukowski closely associated his works with his home city of Los Angeles and wrote over fifty books before his death on March 9, 1994.

Bukowski's early years

Charles Bukowski was born in Andernach, Germany in 1920 after his mother, a native German, met his father, an American serviceman, during the occupation of Germany at the end of World War I. Bukowski and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was two years old.

Related Topics:
Andernach - Germany - World War I

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During the Great Depression, Bukowski's father was often unemployed, and according to many of Bukowski's writings, verbally and physically abusive. This upbringing possibly contributed to Bukowski's lifelong feelings of isolation and his constant battles with alcoholism. After graduating from Los Angeles High School, Bukowski attended Los Angeles City College for one year, taking courses in art, journalism and literature.

Related Topics:
Great Depression - Alcoholism

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