Which American literary award did Gary Snyder win?
The National Book Award
The American Book Award
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
The Nobel Prize in Literature
Answer
Gary Snyder won the American Book Award in 1980 for his poetry collection, "Turtle Island." The award is given by the National Book Foundation to honor outstanding literary achievements in the United States. Snyder is a well-known poet and environmental activist, and his work often focuses on the natural world. "Turtle Island" is a collection of poems that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the American landscape.
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