Larry Levis
Larry Patrick Levis (September 30, 1946 – May 8, 1996) was an American poet and teacher who published five books of poetry during his lifetime. Two more volumes of previously unpublished poems have appeared posthumously, and received general acclaim.
Larry Levis | |
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| Born | Larry Patrick Levis September 30, 1946 Fresno, California |
| Died | May 8, 1996 (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) |
| Notable awards | National Poetry Series, Lamont Poetry Selection |
| Spouse | Marcia Southwick |
| Children | Nicholas Levis |
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