Absence of the Hero, Uncollected Stories and Essays, Vol. 2: 1946-1992

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Table of Contents, Introduction & First Story of Absence of the Hero (PDF 305 KB) Print Write a review Email this page Share this page		Absence of the Hero Uncollected Stories and Essays, Vol. 2: 1946-1992 Charles Bukowski Introduction by David Stephen Calonne Edited by David Stephen Calonne Paperback - $16.95 $11.87 Save $5.08 (30%) Description Reviews In the News Excerpt Extras Detailed info "Love, Love, Love" ( MP3 9.21 MB ) In this recording, Stephen Elliott reads the story "Love, Love, Love" from Charles Bukowski's collection of unpublished stories and essays, Absence of the Hero. "Vern's Wife" ( MP3 15.48 MB ) In this recording, Stephen Elliott reads the story "Vern's Wife" from Charles Bukowski's collection of unpublished stories and essays, Absence of the Hero.