An intellectual is a man who says a simple thing in a difficult way; an artist is a man who says a difficult thing in a simple way. - Charles Bukowski

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An intellectual is a man who says a simple thing in a difficult way; an artist is a man who says a difficult thing in a simple way.

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About Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski (16 August 1920 – 9 March 1994) was a Los Angeles, California poet and novelist sometimes mistakenly associated with Beat Generation writers because of alleged similarities of style and attitude. Bukowski's writing was heavily influenced by the geography and atmosphere of his home city of Los Angeles. He wrote more than fifty books and countless smaller pieces. He is often mentioned as an influence by contemporary authors and his style is frequently imitated.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Artgal73 (CC BY)

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Alternative Names: Henry Charles Bukowski Buk

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