'Women' by Charles Bukowski follows the semi-autobiographical tale of Henry Chinaski, a self-described dirty old man and alcoholic misogynist who is a semi-famous poet. As Chinaski achieves literary success, he navigates through a series of short-lived relationships with women, treating them as objects and exploring his own debauched lifestyle with unflinching honesty and humor. The narrative delves into Chinaski's interactions with various women, his alcohol-fueled escapades, and his disdain for societal norms, all while showcasing Bukowski's raw and candid writing style.
Despite the repetitive nature of Chinaski's encounters with women and his self-destructive behavior, 'Women' offers a darkly humorous and brutally honest portrayal of a flawed protagonist navigating fame, relationships, and personal struggles. Bukowski's exploration of Chinaski's misanthropic lifestyle, excessive drinking, and unconventional approach to romance provides a glimpse into a world of debauchery, introspection, and unapologetic self-expression.
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Content warnings for high levels of misogyny, explicit sexual content, substance abuse, and self-destructive behavior.
From The Publisher:
Low-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing his cash on booze and women, and scrimping by in flea-bitten apartments, Chinaski sees his poetic star rising at last. Now, at fifty, he is reveling in his sudden rock-star life, running three hundred hangovers a year, and maintaining a sex life that would cripple Casanova.
With all of Bukowski's trademark humor and gritty, dark honesty, this 1978 follow-up to Post Office and Factotum is an uncompromising account of life on the edge.
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About the Author:
Born in 1920, Charles Bukowski became one of America's best-known writers. During his lifetime he published more than forty-five books of poetry and prose including the novels Post Office (1971), Factotum (1975), Women (1979) and Pulp (1994) all available from Virgin Books.
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