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Septuagenarian Stew: Stories & Poems Paperback – January 1, 1990

by Charles Bukowski (Author)

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Septuagenarian Stew is a combination of poetry and stories written by Charles Bukowski that delve into the lives of different people on the backstreets of Los Angeles. He writes of the housewife, the bum, the gambler and the celebrity to evoke a portrait of Los Angeles

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In his latest collection, prolific Bukowski ( Hollywood ) confronts the reader with many of the same down-and-out themes he has been writing about for years. His work for the most part is populated here with society's losers--alcoholic bums, mad housewives, compulsive gamblers--their decaying selves slipping inexorably into oblivion. Life's supposed winners fare no better. The movie star in the story "Fame" is murdered by a fanatic fan. The writer in "Action," who once smugly refused the Pulitzer Prize, squanders all his money at the racetrack and wastes his creative abilities in the process. Even the author's fictionalized self, Henry Chinaski, rescued from being "a pile of human rubble" by an editor interested in his work, can never transcend the junk heap of human existence. He continues to rely, paradoxically, on booze to help him survive. Bukowski's rejection of the redemptive power of love and his refusal to probe the psychological origins of his and his characters' behavior limits the validity of his message. Aside from several arresting images and some entertaining dialogue, the writing is flat and uninspired.
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The prolific poet laureate of the lowlife celebrates his 70th birthday with this long, uneven melange of tales and poems. Many explore familiar Bukowski subjects of alcohol, sex, gambling, writing, and the violence at the heart of human relationships. Taking place on the Los Angeles backstreets, they sympathetically depict individuals whose lives are circumscribed by barrooms and bad jobs. Other pieces present a different view, as Bukowski looks at the vicissitudes of life as a wealthy and famous writer or faces fears of physical and artistic decline. Harry Chinaski, Bukowski's cynical, misogynistic, yet ultimately sympathetic alter ego appears throughout. There is an excellent 200-page book among the nearly 400 pages gathered here. For larger collections.
- Lawrence Rungren, Bedford Free P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0876857942
ISBN-13 : 978-0876857946
Product Dimensions : 6 x 0.96 x 8.94 inches
Publisher : Black Sparrow Press; Re-issue Edition (January 1, 1990)
Language: : English

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#224 in German Poetry (Books)
#980 in Love Poems
#1,193 in American Fiction Anthologies

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Jerrod

Best of both worlds

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020

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This was the second Bukowski book I read, after Post Office. Having tried a novel, I wanted to learn more and get a taste of his poetry and short stories. Septuagenarian Stew has both poems and stories, and may be a good starting place for a new Bukowski reader. It may not have his best stories (for that try South Of No North) but the poems are solid, and it provides enough of a mix that you get the best of both worlds.

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lee m

you will love this book! great to read with friends! lots of laughs!!! must have this at home!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2016

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charles bukowski! my new favorite author! what a funny and unique person. i love reading the book with friends all the stories and poems are real he wrote them while he was piss drunk for a few years stuck in a house with only a typewriter. it will make you laugh all along. a lot of funny stories and poems. great to read with friends and family it creates lots of laughter and love! let your friends read a poem or two it will make it more fun!

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supastar

bukowski knows hes' good

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2000

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In this collection, more than others, I think, he writes alot about the process of writing, about how his life has changed since he became a professional writer, and of course he beats up on the "writing" community, and he has some of the most inspiring (seriously) pieces about contemporary literature around. The Rape of The Holy Mother is like a manifesto for the new poet. He's got that same humour and touching bite that he always does, and its a good fat book, perfect for the bathroom, as stall literature.

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mantishrimp

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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020

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Great book.

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Thingfish33Top Contributor: David Bowie

Another Bukowski book. I don't think it's really fair to judge a mans' soul when they bare so much.

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016

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I think you either love him or don't. Not everything he has done is super but it all has depth and meaning. If you are thinking about owning this just ask yourself, why not?

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Michele Johansson

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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016

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Love it!

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KMF

Pages missing?!

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017

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First off I love Bukowski, he's one of my top dogs. But as far as the print goes, has anyone else discovered that there are seemingly 30 pages missing from the book randomly?! Is this just a freak thing? I thought I was tripping pink elephants for a moment when page 320 skipped to 353. Bummer!

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Richard Drews

Bukowski...say no more....

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2013

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Great compilation of short stories as told by one of our great story tellers.
Earthy, real, and often disturbing but always remarkable with his economic use
of words to vividly bring a story of his life to our life.

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Billy Hancock

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2020

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I always like to have a few bukowski books ready to read and the price of This one was a no brainier, I have loved bukowski for years, if you do too you know that any of his books will satisfy your reading need

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Beatrice Maude

TRUE-BLUE BUKOWSKI, THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE

Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2017

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This is the first book I've purchased by Charles Bukowski that includes poetry. I have all his prose and love all of it. To my extremely pleasant surprise, his poetry is just as good. I was moved to tears a few times, such is his effect on me. Brutally honest as always, sad, vulgar, sometimes cruel (unfortunately), his truthfulness and clarity can't be denied which is why he's my favourite author. In conclusion, I highly recommend this book of short stories and poetry.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2015

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Good read

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