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Pastoral

Hannah Bonner

From a Similar Beginning

Allan Peterson

In the event that my idea atrophied in the middle of your monologue, I’d rushed to prepare a note.Empathy is …continue reading

Three Polystichs

Ian Cappelli

Our event this evening is part celebration and part memorial, and it’s my privilege each year to speak a little …continue reading

Taking up “The Space” in Larry Levis

Gregory Donovan

Good evening, my name is Gregory Donovan. I teach in the creative writing program here at VCU, and I’m the …continue reading

2024 Levis Reading Prize Welcome

Gregory Donovan

Review: Elisa Gonzalez’s GRAND TOUR

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