An Evening with Philip Levine, U.S. Poet Laureate @ALOUDla

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In conversation with Robert Casper, Head of Poetry and Literature Center, Library of Congress.
The 18th Poet Laureate reads from his work and discusses life, literature, and his time in the Golden State.

Presented in collaboration with the California Center for the Book and the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress

An Evening with Philip Levine, U.S. Poet Laureate

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