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When was Gary Snyder born?

  • May 8, 1940

  • May 8, 1920

  • May 8, 1930

  • May 8, 1950

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Gary Snyder was born on May 8, 1930 in San Francisco, California. He is an American poet, environmental activist, Zen Buddhist, and professor emeritus at the University of California, Davis. Snyder is a prominent figure in the Beat Generation and has been associated with the environmental movement since the 1960s. His poetry has been praised for its lyricism and its focus on nature.
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