The Environmental Imagination (book by Lawrence Buell)

*The Environmental Imagination* by Lawrence Buell explores how literature and cultural texts shape our understanding of nature and environmental issues. He argues that stories, poems, and other narratives influence how society perceives the environment, prompting awareness, concern, and action. Buell examines historical and contemporary works to show how imagination and storytelling can reflect, critique, and inspire stewardship of the natural world. Essentially, the book highlights the power of cultural imagination in influencing environmental attitudes and policies.