Macfarlane, Robert,Morris, Jackie

About the Author

Robert Macfarlane is an acclaimed British writer and Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, renowned for his evocative explorations of landscape, language, and the natural world. Collaborating with illustrator Jackie Morris, a visionary artist whose intricate, luminous works bring folklore and wilderness to life, they have created treasures that celebrate the poetry of the outdoors. Their partnership shines in The Lost Words, a spellbinding book that reclaims forgotten nature words through acrostic spells and breathtaking artwork, inspiring a generation to reconnect with the wild. Macfarlane's prose weaves history, ecology, and etymology into lyrical narratives, while Morris's illustrations capture the ethereal beauty of birds, beasts, and blooms, together fostering a deep appreciation for our vanishing lexicon of the living world.