American Classics

In terms of literature.

I generally enjoy American writing more than any other (Including British), it's got nothing to do with national pride, it's just an observation. What American books/writers do you guys like?

A couple that I'll name, that would have been inevitably named anyway, are Vonnegut, Twain, and Melville.

And another question - what do you guys think of Bukowski?

I like Dreisser and Dos Passos.

Originally posted by cmsMaster
In terms of literature.

I generally enjoy American writing more than any other (Including British), it's got nothing to do with national pride, it's just an observation. What American books/writers do you guys like?

A couple that I'll name, that would have been inevitably named anyway, are Vonnegut, Twain, and Melville.

And another question - what do you guys think of Bukowski?

Originally posted by rbmorris
I'm a huge fan of Bukowski. If you like Bukowski, read "Ask the Dust", by John Fante (Bukowski's favorite book by his favorite author).

Originally posted by cmsMaster
I've only read a couple of poems by Bukowski, I've been thinking about reading post office. Reading briefly about him reminded me of a less-happy Vonnegut. 😛

Originally posted by cmsMaster
In terms of literature.

I generally enjoy American writing more than any other (Including British), it's got nothing to do with national pride, it's just an observation. What American books/writers do you guys like?

A couple that I'll name, that would have been inevitably named anyway, are Vonnegut, Twain, and Melville.

And another question - what do you guys think of Bukowski?

Originally posted by rbmorris
Post Office was the first thing I read by Bukowski. Brilliant! Defenitely pick it up.

Originally posted by darvlay
Hunter S. Thompson.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby