Barry Lopez's Essay A Literature Of Place
In the essay, A Literature of Place, Barry Lopez addresses the topic of geography. He claims that human imagination is shaped by the architectures it encounters at an early age. Lopez claims that our imagination is shaped by what is around us and what we grew up around. Lopez grew up in the California Valley, close to the Pacific Ocean. He stated in his essay that he can close his eyes and imagine the ocean being there and smelling blossoms on orange trees. Lopez also said that you should form a relationship with nature, and take in all the details and sounds. He said intimacy is like a sense of belonging, that you should keep it simple but practical, he also mentioned using your five senses. Lopez described how he used his when he traveled