Edith Wharton Review
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Literature and Culture: The Edith Wharton Review
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Edith Wharton's Works:
The journal focuses extensively on the analysis of Wharton's novels, short stories, plays, and correspondence, providing critical insights into her literary techniques, themes, and character development. - Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature:
It encourages interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from history, gender studies, ecology, and modernism to enrich the understanding of Wharton's literary output and its relevance. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
The journal examines the socio-political and cultural contexts of Wharton's time, including the Gilded Age and the impact of World War I, to illuminate how these factors influenced her writing. - Focus on Women Writers and Gender:
A significant aim is to highlight the works of women writers, particularly in relation to Wharton's legacy, exploring gender dynamics and the representation of female experiences in literature. - Engagement with Wharton Scholarship:
The journal provides a forum for scholarly debate and new research findings related to Wharton, fostering connections within the academic community and promoting the study of her literary contributions.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecological Consciousness and Environmental Themes:
There is a rising focus on Wharton's ecological awareness, with analyses of how her works engage with nature and environmental issues, reflecting a broader trend in literary studies towards ecological criticism. - Gender Studies and Feminist Readings:
Recent papers increasingly address gender dynamics in Wharton's works, exploring feminist interpretations and the representation of women's experiences, which aligns with contemporary discussions in gender studies. - Modernism and Its Intersections:
The journal is seeing a trend towards examining Wharton's relationship with modernism, including her influence on and interactions with other modernist writers, highlighting her relevance in the broader literary canon. - Performance Studies and Adaptations:
There is a growing interest in the performance aspects of Wharton's plays and adaptations, indicating a trend towards exploring how Wharton’s works translate into contemporary media and theatrical contexts. - Cultural Memory and Commemoration:
Themes of cultural memory, particularly related to the commemoration of Wharton's legacy and the activities of the Edith Wharton Society, are emerging as important areas of focus, reflecting a renewed interest in her impact on literary culture.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biographical Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in purely biographical studies of Wharton, as recent publications tend to focus more on thematic or interdisciplinary analyses rather than her life events. - Historical Literary Criticism:
The journal has seen a reduction in articles that primarily engage with historical literary criticism of Wharton's works, with more emphasis now placed on contemporary interpretations and relevance. - Focus on Wharton's Social Commentary:
While Wharton's social critique remains important, fewer articles are dedicated solely to this aspect, suggesting a shift towards more nuanced explorations of her themes and styles. - Overemphasis on the Gilded Age:
The previous extensive focus on the Gilded Age as a backdrop for Wharton's work appears to be waning as scholars seek to explore broader contexts, such as modernism and ecological themes. - Limited Engagement with Lesser-Known Works:
There is a decline in the analysis of Wharton's lesser-known works, as more attention is directed towards her major novels and their adaptations.
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