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Quote by Charles Bukowski

“Well, the rain had stopped but the pain was still there.”

Quote by Charles Bukowski

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Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more

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