Lisa Spaar

Lisa Spaar

Lisa Russ Spaar's most recent book of poems is Satin Cash. She teaches at the University of Virginia.

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May 24 2011 6:53 AM"The Irises" for Charles Wright Lisa Spaar

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July 10 2007 6:31 AM"I Consider My Mother's Mind"Lisa Spaar

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The XX Factor

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Brow Beat

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The World

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Brow Beat

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Future Tense

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Business Insider

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Outward

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Bad Astronomy

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The XX Factor

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Sports Nut

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Dear Prudence

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Behold

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Culture Gabfest

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