KnowraDirty realismLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Dirty realism, each with the reason it gives.All 3Related 2Compared with 1Raymond CarverRelated: Carver’s spare stories became a defining reference point for this mode.Charles BukowskiRelated: Bukowski’s plainspoken stories of poverty and routine helped make this style recognizable.Irvine WelshCompared with: Its minimalism contrasts with Welsh’s dense dialect, shifting voices, and frequently outrageous episodes.