"Is a River Alive?" Robert Macfarlane lecture, Rhodes College, October 1, 2026

🌊 Join us for a captivating lecture by Robert Macfarlane at the Spence Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities in Rhodes College!

📅 Date: October 1
🕕 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: McNeill Concert Hall, 1979 Tutwiler Ave, Memphis, TN 38107, United States

🔍 Robert Macfarlane, Professor of Literature and the Environmental Humanities at the University of Cambridge, is renowned for his writings on nature, climate, landscape, and our relationship with the outdoors. His notable works include:

• Is a River Alive? (2025)
• Underland (2019)
• Landmarks (2015)
• The Old Ways (2012)
• Mountains of the Mind (2003)
  These have been translated into over thirty languages and have inspired adaptations in music, film, television, radio, and theatre.

🌟 In his latest book, Is a River Alive?, Macfarlane delves into the concept of rivers as living beings deserving recognition in both our imagination and legal frameworks. Expect a journey filled with extraordinary stories and breathtaking insights.

🎟️ Admission is free, but pre-registration is required! Make sure to register here to secure your spot!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your horizons and engage with the natural world!