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A literary biography of one of the most important American writers, this book exposes the details of Bowles relationship with his wife Jane Auer and their friends William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Truman Capote. Written by one of his closest confidants, this passionate and violent account offers a unique insight intoseveral of thecult figures of 20th-century literature. The book's publication led to the gradual fracturing of the relationship between Chukri and his mentor. Una biografia literaria de uno de los escritores mas importantes americanos, este libro expone los detalles de la relacion de Bowles con su esposa Jane Auer y sus amigos William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg y Truman Capote. Escrito por uno de sus confidentes mas intimos, este relato cargado de pasion y violencia ofrece una entrada unica a algunos de los idolos de la literatura del siglo XX. La publicacion del libro llego a causar la fractura gradual de la relacion entre Chukri y su mentor.

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Mohamed Chukri was a Moroccan author and novelist best known for his internationally-acclaimed autobiography For Bread Alone. His main works are his autobiographic trilogy, beginning with For Bread Alone and followed by Time of Mistakes and Faces. He is also known for his accounts of his encounters with writers Paul Bowles, Jean Genet, and Tennessee Williams.

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