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Biographical Notes For Charles Bukowski

  Charles Bukowskiwas born on16 August 1920 in Andernach, Germany.His father was an American soldier. His mother was German.

 He immigrates with family to Los Angeleswhen he is about three years old.

 Educated through second year at Los Angeles City College, which he leaves in 1941.

 Publishes first short story, "Aftermath of a Lengthy Rejection Slip," when he was 24 in 1944.

 From 1945 to 1955, publishes only a few short stories.

Publishes first poetry at 35.

 Begins working for the US Postal Service in 1956(?), first as a carrier and later as a clerk. During the latter period, he often calls his friend John Martin,editor and publisher of Black Sparrow Press,and tells him: "I am going to die if I don't get out of here."

 In the early 70's he is able to quit working at the Post Office because of a stipend offered to him through John Martin.

Devotes himself full time to writing.

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