Robert Macfarlane is a British non-fiction writer and Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He is best known for his books that explore themes of landscape, nature, place, people, and language. His published works include The Old Ways (2012), Landmarks (2015), The Lost Words (2017), Underland (2019), and Is a River Alive? (2025). Beyond his written work, Macfarlane has collaborated extensively with musicians, composers, and artists, bringing interdisciplinary approaches to his exploration of the natural world and human connection to place.