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Bukowski keeps it simple and to the point, and has a special talent for revealing the joys of the territory is very much his own, the hallmark of a truly classic writer. Be forewarned, there are some verrrrry edgy moments CB's willingness to confront aspects of the human (well, male--very male) psyche that others dare not go near makes him the unique freak that he is. His poetry comes and goes, as do his novels, though Post Office and Women are classics. His short stories have the most humor and twisted pathos, and this is the best collection, methinks. "The Great Poet" alone is worth the price of admission. Buk loves to hold the idiocy of fame and our culture's shallowness up to the ually the barroom no one else has quite his way with love you can call them that... Many women find Bukowski to be a pig. Fair enough. But when you're wondering if your new girl will put up with you in the long run, give her this and wait for the reaction. If she laughs, you're good to go. Warning: this book will make you want to crack a cold one or three, or seven, just to enjoy the happily nihilistic thrill of not giving a damn.