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The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way : on Writers and Writing by Bukowski, Charles; Calonne, David Stephen; Calonne, David Stephen is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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"Genius could be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way, or even to say a simple thing in a simpler way."—Charles BukowskiIn The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way, Charles Bukowski considers the art of writing, and the art of living as writer. Bringing together a variety of previously uncollected stories, columns, reviews, introductions, and interviews, this book finds him approaching the dynamics of his chosen profession with cynical aplomb, deflating pretentions and tearing down idols armed with only a typewriter and a bottle of beer. Beginning with the title piece—a serious manifesto disguised as off-handed remarks en route to the racetrack—The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way runs through numerous tales following the author's adventures at poetry readings, parties, film sets, and bars, and also features an unprecedented gathering of Bukowski's singular literary criticism. From classic authors like Hemingway to underground...words : 87302

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Author
Bukowski, Charles; Calonne, David Stephen; Calonne, David Stephen
Publisher
City Lights Publishers
Published
2018
Language
EN
ISBN
9780872867826
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
History, Humanities
Rating
4.7 / 5 (81 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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