Jennifer Wallace Livres

From the trauma of September 11th, through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to the aftermath of the Arab Spring and the environmental warning signs of climate change, this book reflects on the crises and terrifying events of the early 21st century and argues that a knowledge of tragedy from the works of Sophocles to Shakespeare to Samuel Beckett can help us understand them. Jennifer Wallace offers a cultural analysis of the tragic events of the past two decades with reference to a litany of key dramatic texts, including Aeschylus' Oresteia , Euripides' Hecuba , Iphigenia in Aulis , Trojan Women and Bacchae , Homer's Iliad , Ibsen's Emperor and Galilean and Enemy of the People , and Shakespeare's Julius Caesar , Macbeth and King Lear , among others.

In this collection of poems and photographs, Jennifer Wallace blends two art forms to capture glimpses of a its history, its pride, its squalor, its nature, and its people. Through graceful verse and haunting photographs, Wallace creates a psychoecology of this city, Baltimore, that explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of the its urban ecology. Wallace teaches at the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is a poetry editor at The Cortland Review and a founding editor of Toadlily Press.

Exploring the interplay between tragic experiences and their representations, the book delves into the evolution of tragedy from ancient Greek theatre to contemporary plays. It covers influential playwrights such as Shakespeare, Ibsen, and Beckett, while also incorporating philosophical perspectives and examining tragedy in various art forms. With a broad chronological scope, it provides diverse examples from literature and real life, offering a comprehensive understanding of this emotionally charged and often contentious topic.

Set in London during 1790, the story revolves around Lizzie Grant, a gravedigger and entrepreneur, who navigates her life in a city shaped by the legacy of John Milton, the renowned poet who passed away over a century earlier. The narrative explores themes of survival, ambition, and the intersection of past and present, highlighting Lizzie's unique position in a world influenced by Milton's enduring impact.

Set against the contrasting backdrops of urban Baltimore and rural Massachusetts, the poems explore the internal struggles and dualities we face in life. They delve into the complexities of human emotions, highlighting how these tensions shape our identities and experiences. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, the collection invites readers to reflect on the energies that reside within us all.

It has been over twenty years since the people of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland voted for devolution. Over that time, the devolved legislatures have established themselves and matured their approach to governance. At different times and for different reasons, each has put wellbeing at the heart of their approach – codifying their values and goals within wellbeing frameworks. This open access book explores, for the first time, why each set their goal as improving wellbeing and how they balance the core elements of societal wellbeing (economic, social and environmental outcomes). Do the frameworks represent a genuine attempt to think differently about how devolved government can plan and organise public services? And if so, what early indications are there of the impact is this having on people’s lives?