Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder is an American poet, essayist, lecturer, and environmental activist whose work bridges Buddhist spirituality, ecological activism, and nature writing.
Associated early in his career with the Beat Generation and the San Francisco Renaissance, he earned the title "poet laureate of Deep Ecology." A Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award winner, Snyder has translated ancient Chinese and modern Japanese literature into English.
His writing reflects deep immersion in Zen practice, shaped by years spent studying in Japan.
He served as a longtime academic at the University of California, Davis, and as a member of the California Arts Council.
