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Gary Snyder, an American poet and environmentalist, is renowned for his Beat Generation involvement and Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry. Born in 1930, his works like 'Turtle Island' and 'Mountains and Rivers Without End' reflect his deep connection with nature, Zen Buddhism, and ecological activism. Snyder's influence extends into environmental discourse and American literature, with his teachings at UC Davis and his literary achievements.
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Gary Snyder was born and raised in San Francisco, California, where he developed a love for nature at a young age
Reed College and the Beat Generation
While attending Reed College, Snyder became involved with the Beat Generation and began exploring Eastern philosophy and indigenous cultures
Study of Asian Languages and Culture
Snyder's studies at the University of California, Berkeley, focused on Japanese and Chinese literature, which heavily influenced his writing
From 1956 to 1968, Snyder lived in Japan, immersing himself in Zen Buddhism and working as a tutor and translator
Snyder's first major collections of poetry, "Riprap" and "Myths & Texts," reflect his deepening understanding of Zen and his connection to the natural world
After returning to the US in 1968, Snyder's writing shifted to focus on environmental activism and political engagement
Snyder's 1974 collection "Turtle Island" won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and his epic poem "Mountains and Rivers Without End" is considered a culmination of his life's work
Snyder's writing emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life forms and the importance of preserving natural landscapes
Influenced by his studies and practice of Zen Buddhism, Snyder's work explores themes of mindfulness, simplicity, and interconnectedness
Snyder's writing often serves as a call to action for readers to reflect on their place within the ecosystem and the spiritual dimensions of human existence
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The renowned poet and environmental advocate, ______ ______ ______, was born on ______ ______, ______, in ______, ______.
Gary Sherman Snyder
May 8
1930
San Francisco
California
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After a serious injury at the age of ______, Snyder was bedridden for an extended time, which led him to become a passionate ______.
seven
reader
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Snyder completed his Bachelor of Arts in ______ and ______ at ______ ______ in Portland in ______.
anthropology
literature
Reed College
1951
