Charles Bukowski "Slavery was never abolished" - LITERANAUTAS #2
In a letter written at the age of 66, Charles Bukowski reflects bitterly on the oppressive nature of wage labor and people's acquiescence to a life of servitude. He describes employment as a form of slavery that dehumanizes people and laments his colleagues' lack of awareness of their own exploitation. The author compares working life to suffering and chaos, expressing gratitude for his ability to escape through writing, considering it a miracle and a personal achievement.
📚 Work of the Week: Bukowski's Letter on the Alienation of Labor
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