Brumal-Research Journal on the Fantastic
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Interdisciplinary Dialogues on the Fantastic
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Fantastic:
The journal emphasizes the intersection of literature with other disciplines such as film studies, gender studies, and ecological criticism, allowing for a nuanced understanding of fantastic narratives. - Focus on Latin American Narratives:
A significant aim is to highlight the contributions of Latin American authors and narratives to the fantastic genre, exploring historical and contemporary works. - Analysis of Cultural and Social Themes:
Papers often delve into themes such as identity, monstrosity, feminism, and the uncanny, reflecting on how these aspects shape the fantastic in literature and film. - Critical Engagement with Horror and the Supernatural:
The journal frequently addresses horror tropes and supernatural elements, examining how they resonate within cultural contexts, particularly in relation to societal fears and anxieties. - Emphasis on Eco-Fantasy and Environmental Critique:
Recent publications indicate a growing concern with ecological themes within fantastic literature, exploring how the fantastic can reflect and critique environmental issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Feminist Perspectives on the Fantastic:
A growing number of papers are examining the fantastic through feminist lenses, highlighting women's voices and experiences in literature, especially in horror and speculative fiction. - Environmental and Ecological Critique:
There is an emerging trend towards eco-fantasy, with a focus on environmental themes, reflecting contemporary concerns about climate change and ecological crises within fantastic narratives. - Cognitive Approaches to the Fantastic:
Recent publications suggest an increasing interest in cognitive literary studies, exploring how readers engage with fantastic texts and the psychological implications of monstrous narratives. - Intersections of Technology and the Fantastic:
Papers are beginning to explore the relationship between technology and fantastic literature, particularly how digital narratives and media influence our understanding of the fantastic. - Diversification of Monstrous Representations:
The journal is seeing a trend towards diverse representations of monstrosity, moving beyond traditional archetypes to include a broader range of cultural and social contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gothic Themes:
Although the Gothic remains a significant aspect of the fantastic, there has been a noticeable decrease in papers specifically addressing traditional Gothic tropes, perhaps in favor of more contemporary interpretations and hybrid genres. - Classic Monster Narratives:
The classic representations of monsters, such as vampires and werewolves, have seen diminished focus, as newer interpretations and more complex representations of monstrosity gain traction in recent scholarship. - Historical Overviews of the Fantastic:
While early historical analyses of the fantastic were prevalent, recent issues show a shift towards contemporary analysis, indicating a waning interest in purely historical perspectives. - Conventional Gender Roles in Fantastic Literature:
There appears to be a decline in studies focusing on conventional gender roles within the fantastic, as recent works increasingly explore intersectionality and diverse representations.
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