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“there was something about that city, though it didn't let me feel guilty that I had no feeling for the things so many others needed. it let me alone.”

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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