David Gessner
4 books
About the Author
David Gessner is an acclaimed author, editor, and environmental advocate whose work bridges the worlds of nature writing and personal exploration. A professor of creative writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, he founded the award-winning journal Ecotone, championing innovative environmental literature. Gessner's writing often draws from his own adventures in the natural world, blending memoir, activism, and sharp cultural critique to inspire a deeper connection with the environment. In My Green Manifesto: Down the Charles River in Pursuit of a New Environmentalism, he paddles the iconic river to advocate for a more accessible, joyful form of eco-activism that rejects despair in favor of community and action. His essays and books have appeared in outlets like The New York Times and Orion, earning him recognition as a vital voice in contemporary nature writing.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
introspective
activist
Books by David Gessner
