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Mockingbird Wish Me Luck

Charles Bukowski

Publisher: HarperCollins e-books

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Summary

Mockingbird Wish Me Luck captures glimpses of Charles Bukowski's view on life through his poignant poetry: the pain, the hate, the love, and the beauty. He writes of lechery and pain while finding still being able to find its beauty.
Available since: 03/17/2010.

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