Alice Major Books

Part memoir, part ars poetica, Scottish-Canadian poet Alice Major discusses Science with characteristic gleaming perspicacity.

Exploring themes of family, mythology, and cosmology, the collection delves into the intersection of human experience with the vastness of space and time. Alice Major employs both traditional and innovative poetic forms to illuminate the wonders of the universe, from galaxies to her own backyard. Readers will encounter an emotional depth that resonates with familiar motifs, while newcomers will discover rich, uncharted territories in her work. Major's background as a poet laureate and her accolades enhance the depth of her exploration in this thought-provoking collection.

The narrative explores the profound implications of a knife falling from the sky, serving as a catalyst for examining themes of history, myth, and science. Alice Major delves into the interconnectedness of these elements to interpret a world filled with chaos and urgency. Through her poetic lens, she invites readers to reflect on the deeper meanings and portents that arise in times of crisis.

Poetry, science, ecological calamity, and human-driven climate change. Where do we fit in the universe?

The momentous topic of energy conservation and protection is shared around the world. In Reimagining Fire, environmentally conscious writers, poets, and artists from Alberta exert their opinions about our world's impending energy transition. To envision this transition, editor Eveline Kolijn connected these artists and writers with a network of experts from the Energy Futures Lab, along with with representatives from towns, rural communities, and First Nations.