Impossibilia-Revista Internacional de Estudios Literarios
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Global Dialogues Through Literature
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Feminist Literary Criticism:
The journal frequently publishes work that analyzes literature through feminist lenses, exploring themes such as gender inequality, feminist rewritings, and the role of women in literature. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies:
There is a significant focus on postcolonial literature and decolonial critiques, particularly in relation to African and Latin American literatures, examining resistance narratives and cultural identity. - Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature:
The journal addresses ecocritical themes, investigating the intersection of literature and environmental concerns, and how literary narratives respond to ecological crises. - Intertextuality and Canon Revisions:
Impossibilia engages with intertextual and hypertextual studies, challenging traditional literary canons through explorations of rewriting and adaptation in contemporary literature. - Historical and Cultural Contextualization:
Papers often situate literary works within their historical and cultural contexts, offering critical insights into how literature reflects and shapes societal issues, including trauma, memory, and identity.
Trending and Emerging
- Feminist Rewriting and Agency:
A significant trend is the exploration of feminist rewritings and the agency of women in literature, highlighting how contemporary authors reinterpret classic texts to challenge patriarchal narratives. - Digital and Transmedia Literature:
The rise of digital literature and transmedia storytelling is increasingly addressed, reflecting the changing landscape of literary production and consumption in the postdigital age. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
There is a growing trend toward interdisciplinary studies that incorporate elements from history, cultural studies, and technology, indicating a desire to understand literature in broader societal contexts. - Ecocriticism and Climate Narratives:
Emerging themes involve ecocritical approaches that scrutinize literature's role in addressing climate change and environmental issues, suggesting a heightened awareness of ecological concerns. - Cultural Memory and Trauma Studies:
Recent publications emphasize the exploration of cultural memory and trauma, particularly in relation to historical events, indicating a sustained interest in how literature processes collective experiences.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Canonical Literature:
There seems to be a reduced emphasis on traditional literary canons, as the journal increasingly prioritizes feminist and postcolonial perspectives, moving away from classical texts in favor of contemporary voices. - Purely Theoretical Literary Analysis:
There is a noticeable decline in papers dedicated solely to theoretical literary analysis without practical applications or contextual relevance, suggesting a shift toward more interdisciplinary approaches. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
The journal appears to be moving away from Eurocentric literary studies, focusing more on diverse global literatures and voices that challenge Western-centric narratives.
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