Larry Levis

Larry Levis
Larry Levis
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

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 Two more volumes of previously unpublished poems appeared posthumously, and received general acclaim.

Larry Levis
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)
Notable awards	National Poetry Series, Lamont Poetry Selection
Spouse	Marcia Southwick
Children	Nicholas Levis