Alexandra Wilson Books

Opera in the Jazz Age: Cultural Politics in 1920s Britain explores the interaction between opera and popular culture at a moment when there was a growing imperative to categorize art forms as "highbrow," "middlebrow," or "lowbrow." In this provocative and timely study, Alexandra Wilson considers how the opera debate of the 1920s continues to shape the ways in which we discuss the art form, and draws connections between the battle of the brows and present-day discussions about elitism.

Exploring the reception and contexts of Puccini's music, this study delves into how his compositions have been perceived over time and the cultural influences surrounding them. It examines the impact of social, historical, and artistic factors on Puccini's work, offering insights into his legacy and the evolution of his musical style. Through critical analysis, the book highlights the significance of his contributions to opera and the ongoing relevance of his music in contemporary discussions.

Alexandra Wilson, a young mixed-race barrister, provides a compelling insight into the systemic racism in our legal system.

Focusing on the cultural contexts surrounding Puccini's music, this investigation sheds light on the composer's dual role as a symbol of both national pride and modernist innovation in late 19th and early 20th-century Italy. It delves into debates about his identity as a composer and the societal issues his operas engaged with, including gender and class dynamics. By addressing these themes, the study enhances our understanding of opera's evolution and the broader artistic landscape of the era.

Opera is often dismissed as outdated and excessive, and perceived to be characterised by excessive passions, sumptuous costumes, and ill-mannered divas. Revealing the diverse reasons behind opera's lasting appeal, this title introduces the agendas that have governed its composition, production and reception over the last four centuries.

This cultural history of La Boheme traces its rise to global fame. It demonstrates how the opera's prominence in popular culture, the inventiveness of its directors and performers, and its enduring themes of gender, poverty, and nostalgia have captured audiences' imagination for more than 120 years.

The Queen is not amused! That means everyone's in trouble. No kingdom can run smoothly with a grumpy queen on the throne! Join our bossy queen through her adventure as she explores a different outlook. Will the kingdom achieve its vital 'happily ever after'?

The first superb, authentic novel by bestselling author and young mixed-race British barrister Alexandra Wilson is a unique and shocking legal thriller and a must read.

Nord-London, heute. Ein schwarzer Jugendlicher, Emmett, wird wegen Mordes verhaftet, er soll einen Weißen bei einem Handgemenge erstochen haben. Die Beweise gegen ihn sind erdrückend: Zwei Zeugen, eine Mutter und ein Lehrer, haben gesehen, wie er in einem Park bei der Leiche stand, die Tatwaffe noch in der Hand. Angesichts der Vorverurteilung der Presse, einer blütenweißen Jury und eines weitgehend weißen Justizsystems stehen seine Chancen schlecht. Aber er bekommt Rosa Mercedes Higgins als Strafverteidigerin. Auch sie ist schwarz. Und sie ist ehrgeizig, absolut auf ihre Arbeit und ihr Gerechtigkeitsgefühl fixiert und extrem hartnäckig. Und sie ahnt, dass hier etwas nicht stimmen kann. Der Junge stammt aus ihrem Viertel. Aus einer guten Familie. Also beginnt sie zu graben ... Während Rosa ein schreckliches Geheimnis nach dem anderen aufdeckt, kommt sie einer Aussage näher, die den Fall gewinnen ‒ oder das ganze Establishment gegen sie aufbringen könnte.