Larry Levis
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Larry Patrick Levis (September 30, 1946 – May 8, 1996) was an American poet and teacher who published five books of poetry during his lifetime.[3] Two more volumes of previously unpublished poems have appeared posthumously, and received general acclaim.[4][5]
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Born | Larry Patrick Levis (1946-09-30)September 30, 1946 Fresno, California |
Died | May 8, 1996(1996-05-08) (aged 49) Richmond, Virginia |
Occupation | Poet, teacher |
Nationality | American |
Education | Fresno State College (BA, 1968); Syracuse University (MA,1970); University of Iowa (Ph.D, 1974) |
Years active | 1972–1996 |
Notable works | Winter Stars (1985); The Widening Spell of the Leaves (1992); Elegy (1997); The Darkening Trapeze (2016)[1] |
Notable awards | National Poetry Series, Lamont Poetry Selection |
Spouse | Marcia Southwick[2] |
Children | Nicholas Levis |
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