Is there a name for Bukowski style poetry?

Question

Is there a name for Bukowski style poetry?

Answer 1

Since Van Morrison put it so eloquently, I MUST use his word..... Wondermous

Answer 2

In his time, he would have been called both 'post-war' and 'vulgar' ...sorry... that's how it reads in the LA Times.

Answer 3

Post-War American Vulgar.

Answer 4

the man said it.....

......blood and truth...

Answer 5

Blood and Truth.

Post war?

Which war?

Answer 6

to squirt or not to squirt that is the poetry of BUKowski

Answer 7

Bukowski was clearly influenced by the Beats, and some have called his work something hyphenated -- post-Beat, neo-Beat, latter-day-Beat. . . .

Some call him a "gutter poet."

Some of his work relates to "confessional poetry," although he's rougher, more blue-collar, than some of the best-known confessional poets.

Answer 8

It's called, poetry by Bukowski. You won't find many like him. If any!

Answer 9

Uniquely-truthful-shine; that is why clouds are eager to cover the sun!