The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a first-generation American of Trinidadian immigrants, who came to the US amidst Trinidad’s independence from the UK, Stephen Bailey finds that it is imperative to trace these stories. The central questions of the course ask, “What is it to move beyond empire? How do people understand themselves in a new context? How do you reacquire or reinvent yourself?” What underlies the curriculum is the belief that through investing in the literary worlds of other cultures, students can be world scholars and compassionate readers.
Stephen emphasizes reading a breadth of literary styles like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. to think critically about how language is used. With challenging material from authors and playwrights like Tayeb Salih and Lynn Nottage, Stephen asks for courage from both his students and himself; the courage to ask hard questions and to listen to different voices and opinions. “That is where true inquiry begins!”
Live from Crush Palace (Music CD)
Available to stream from Spotify, this album features Karen O performing tracks from her solo album “Crush Songs”.
Star of David
First-place winner of the 2012 Poetica Magazine chapbook contest, Star of David is a collection of poems by Rick Black that emerged out of a visit to the I. Edward Kiev Judaica Collection at the Gelman Library of George Washington University.
The Short Side of Paradise – A Memoir
The Short Side of Paradise is an account of the 25 years Natalie Beaumont spent in Santa Barbara, CA, a seemingly wealthy community in which the cost of living and the high cost of housing cause many people to struggle financially.
Family (Music CD)
The debut recording by the jazz drummer Steve Johns is aptly titled “Family”, as the impetus came from the realization that his son, Daryl Johns ’14, would be leaving home soon.
Ozone Journal
For four decades, Peter Balakian’s poetry has received critical acclaim in the United States and abroad for its inventive language and its forays into history. “Ozone Journal” is the most accomplished book of a distinctive American voice.
Vise and Shadow: Essays on the Lyric Imagination, Poetry, Art and Culture
In “Vise and Shadow”, the critically acclaimed poet and memoirist Peter Balakian ESB ’69 brings together his most influential essays of the past 25 years.
The Brooklyn Cowgirl Rides Again (Music CD)
“Nashville country gets tangled up with NJ, NYC, and Brooklyn sensibilities and neuroses, taking the music in strange new directions,” says Klass about her music style.
Dwight-Englewood School: Celebrating Our Story
“Dwight-Englewood School: Celebrating Our Story” provides a framework for understanding the evolution and growth of Dwight School, the Englewood School for Boys, the Bede School, and Dwight-Englewood, while dipping in for a closer look at some aspects of life and learning at all the schools.
Freeing the Light Within: A Guide to Radiance Practice
This Radiance Practice workbook is a step-by-step guide to finding our wisdom through our own life experiences.
Relish: An Adventure in Food Style, and Everyday Fun
In “Relish”, Daphne Oz ’04 shares her essential and practical advice for happy, healthy eating and delicious living — perfect for everyone who wants to start leading a better life right now.
