Dan Gerber
Encyclopedia
Dan Gerber is an American
poet
.
degree in English
from Michigan State University
in 1962. He was the co-founder, with Jim Harrison
, of the literary magazine Sumac.
As part of his journalist profession, Gerber made extensive travels, primarily to Africa
. He has served as writer-in-residence at Michigan State University
and Grand Valley State University
. Gerber currently lives in Santa Ynez Valley
, California
with his wife.
His work has appeared in Narrative Magazine.
United States
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poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
.
Biography
Gerber received a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
from Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
in 1962. He was the co-founder, with Jim Harrison
Jim Harrison
James "Jim" Harrison is an American author known for his poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, and writings about food. He has been called "a force of nature", and his work has been compared to that of William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway...
, of the literary magazine Sumac.
As part of his journalist profession, Gerber made extensive travels, primarily to Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. He has served as writer-in-residence at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
and Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1960, and its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids...
. Gerber currently lives in Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
The Santa Ynez Valley is located in Santa Barbara County, California, between the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north. The Santa Ynez River flows through the valley from east to west. The Santa Ynez Valley is separated from the Los Alamos Valley, to the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
with his wife.
His work has appeared in Narrative Magazine.
Awards and honors
- Michigan Author AwardMichigan Author AwardThe Michigan Author Award is awarded annually by the Michigan Library Association to recognize an outstanding published body of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or play script....
(1992) - Poem My Father's Fields included in The Best American Poetry 1999The Best American Poetry 1999The Best American Poetry 1999, a volume in The Best American Poetry series, was edited by David Lehman and by guest editor Robert Bly.-Poets and poems included:-External links:* , with links to each publication where the poems originally appeared...
- Trying to Catch the Horses received the Gold Award in the 2000 Book of the Year Awards by ForeWord magazineForeWord (magazine)ForeWord is a trade journal published six times yearly with the tagline, “Reviews of Good Books Independently Published.” The magazine is distributed primarily to librarians and booksellers to familiarize them with upcoming books from small, independent, and university presses, as well as...
. - Mark Twain Award for distinguished contributions to Midwestern literature (2001)
Works
Poetry
- A Primer on Parallel Lives (Copper Canyon PressCopper Canyon PressCopper Canyon Press is an independent, non-profit small press, specializing in the publication of poetry and located in the picturesque town of Port Townsend, Washington. Since 1972, the Press has published poetry exclusively and has established an international reputation for its commitment to...
, 2007) - Trying to Catch the Horses (1999)
- A Last Bridge Home: New and Selected Poems (1992)
- Snow on the Backs of Animals (1986)
- The Chinese Poems (1978)
- Departure (1973)
- The Revenant (1971)
Novels
- A Voice from the River (1990)
- Out of Control (1974)
- American Atlas (1973)
Nonfiction
- A Second Life: A Collected Nonfiction (2001)
- Indy: The World’s Fastest Carnival Ride (1977)