Larsen Manifests 'Brilliance' in His Latest Poetry Collection

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Asked if his poetry is autobiographical, Lance Larsen answered with a quote from another poet, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Philip Levine: "Why be yourself if you can be someone interesting?"

Larsen demonstrates this philosophy in his second book of collected works, "In All Their Animal Brilliance," an insightful and provocative collection that should help cement his standing among those who appreciate good poetry.

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Larsen Manifests 'Brilliance' in His Latest Poetry Collection

A professor at Brigham Young University, Larsen was self- effacing but articulate as he spoke thoughtfully about the beginnings of his love for writing. It was in the first grade, but already he was sensing competition. He tried to write "t...

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