The "German-style" education he accepted when he was studying in Japan exposed him to a lot of German literary works. His keen interest in German literature was thus cultivated.

Bukowski was also subjected to discrimination from Anglo neighbor children who mocked his thick German accent and the "sissy" German-style clothing that his parents insisted he wear.

Bukowski was also subjected to discrimination from Anglo neighbor children who mocked his thick German accent and the "sissy" German-style clothing that his parents insisted he wear.