Wendell Berry
Born in 1934
Poetry
Wendell Berry is a multifaceted American writer and farmer born in 1934 in Kentucky.
Known for his advocacy of environmental stewardship and traditional farming practices, Berry has written extensively on the relationship between humans and nature.
His work spans various genres, including essays, novels, and poetry.
Berry's philosophy emphasizes the importance of local communities, sustainable agriculture, and a deep connection to the land.
He has been lauded as a visionary thinker and critic of modern industrial practices, earning him the title "prophet of rural America" from The New York Times.
Berry continues to live and farm in his native Kentucky, embodying the principles he espouses in his writings.
