Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. In summary, Erections, Ejaculations, Exhibitions, and General Tales of Ordinary Madness is a powerful and evocative collection of Charles Bukowski’s short stories, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the lives of society’s outcasts and the darker aspects of the human experience. with MJP's permission to touch on caraculo's concern's or objections regarding Bukowski's what appears as ' lack of concern for the World event' etc.

His poetry, in all its glorious simplicity, was accessible the way poetry seldom is a testament to his genius. Erections, Ejaculations, Exhibitions, and General Tales of Ordinary Madness was the original incarnation of a work that was later published as two separate books. When I was young, one of the worst hazards to my young life was nearly choking to death on Bazooka Joe bubblegum. There were others, I am sure, but he was just happier at home, drinking and writing than at a black tie event where he was expected to play the drunken dirty old man, which is what these celebrities wanted to see.Bukowski’s stories in this collection delve into various aspects of life, love, loss, and the human condition, often focusing on society’s outcasts and marginalized individuals. A collection of stories part of the 1972 City Lights classic, Erections, Ejaculations, Exhibitions and General Tales of Ordinary Madness.

Crónicas brutalmente divertidas de la pesadilla yanqui, del "desierto de neón", tan exentas de hipocresía, tan auténticas, que hacen estremecer. Through these diverse tales, Bukowski offers an unflinching and honest look at various aspects of the human experience. Plenty of fighting, boozing, sex, more fighting, more booze, the cops, horse races, LA street-life, dirty hotels, dirtier women and the men who lay with them on dirty mattresses in exchange for warm beer and cheap whiskey.Some of these cookies are necessary for the operation of our site, others can be set according to your preferences. Perhaps the guy was so focused on his alcoholism and sexual perversions that he tryied hard to keep real-world insignificant events out of his life. Diverse Array of Tales: The anthology presents a diverse array of short stories, each with its own unique perspective on life, love, loss, and the human condition, reflecting Bukowski’s wide-ranging experiences and observations. Enduring Influence: The collection stands as a testament to Bukowski’s enduring influence and impact on contemporary literature, demonstrating his ability to captivate readers with his unique perspective on life and the world around him.