CRITICAL QUARTERLY
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating perspectives in cultural studies and literary critique.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Criticism:
The journal emphasizes a blend of literary criticism with insights from various disciplines such as history, philosophy, and cultural studies, encouraging a multifaceted approach to texts. - Focus on Contemporary Issues:
CRITICAL QUARTERLY regularly addresses contemporary socio-political issues through literary analysis, reflecting on how literature responds to and critiques modern society. - Exploration of Marginalized Voices:
The journal seeks to highlight lesser-known authors and perspectives, particularly those from marginalized communities, promoting a more inclusive literary canon. - Engagement with Modernism and Postmodernism:
A consistent focus on modernist and postmodernist texts allows for deep explorations of form, narrative, and the evolution of literary styles. - Critical Reflections on Cultural Figures:
The journal often engages with prominent cultural figures, providing critical reflections that situate their work within broader cultural and political contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Explorations of Identity and Intersectionality:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on themes of identity, including race, gender, and sexuality, reflecting a growing interest in intersectionality within literary discourse. - Posthumanism and Ecocriticism:
There is a notable trend towards posthumanist and ecocritical perspectives, exploring the relationship between humans and the environment in literary texts, which aligns with current global ecological concerns. - Digital Humanities and Media Studies:
The journal has begun to incorporate discussions around digital humanities and media studies, examining how digital culture impacts literature and critical theory. - Narratives of Precarity and Crisis:
Themes related to precarity and existential crisis have gained traction, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and its cultural ramifications. - Revisiting Modernism in Contemporary Contexts:
There is a renewed interest in re-evaluating modernist texts and movements through contemporary lenses, highlighting their relevance to current societal issues.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Literary Analysis:
There appears to be a waning interest in conventional historical literary analysis, as the journal shifts towards more contemporary and interdisciplinary approaches. - Biographical Criticism:
The focus on biographical criticism, which relates authors' lives directly to their works, has decreased, suggesting a move towards more abstract and thematic explorations. - Formalism and Structuralism:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that strictly adhere to formalist or structuralist methodologies, reflecting a broader trend towards contextual and reader-response theories. - Nostalgic Literary Critique:
The journal has moved away from a nostalgic critique of past literary movements, indicating a preference for current relevance and applicability in literary discussions. - Cultural Imperialism Perspectives:
Themes addressing cultural imperialism in literature are less prevalent, as the journal increasingly focuses on localized and diverse narratives rather than overarching critiques.
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