Langston Hughes Review
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Scholarship in African American Literature
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of African American Literature:
The journal focuses on the critical examination of African American literary works, particularly those of Langston Hughes, and how they resonate within contemporary contexts. - Cultural Commentary and Activism:
It emphasizes the role of literature as a tool for social activism, exploring how Black writers and artists engage with political and social issues through their work. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary scholarship that draws from various fields such as history, music, sociology, and cultural studies to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Black artistic expressions. - Focus on Historical Contexts:
A significant aim is to contextualize the works of Langston Hughes and his contemporaries within historical frameworks, exploring the impact of socio-political movements on their literature. - Promotion of Emerging Voices:
The journal seeks to highlight new and emerging voices in African American literature and criticism, ensuring a diverse representation of perspectives.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Multimedia Poetry:
Recent interest in how digital platforms, such as YouTube, are used by Black poets highlights the evolving nature of poetry in contemporary settings, particularly among younger generations. - Intersectionality in Black Literature:
There is a growing focus on intersectional identities within Black literature, exploring how race, gender, and class intersect to shape individual and collective experiences. - Cultural Memory and Archive Studies:
The exploration of cultural memory and the significance of archives in preserving Black voices has gained traction, emphasizing the importance of historical context in understanding contemporary issues. - Community and Collective Narratives:
Emerging themes around community engagement and collective storytelling are prevalent, showcasing how literature serves as a means of community building and activism. - Responses to Contemporary Social Issues:
An increased emphasis on literature's role in addressing contemporary social issues, such as racial injustice and police violence, reflects the journal's responsiveness to current events and movements.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Criticism:
There has been a noticeable decrease in conventional literary analysis, which primarily focused on textual interpretation without considering broader cultural or social implications. - Historical Biographies of Hughes:
Papers centered on exhaustive biographical accounts of Langston Hughes are becoming less frequent, suggesting a shift towards thematic and contextual analyses rather than purely biographical studies. - Formalist Approaches:
The use of formalist criticism, which emphasizes the structure and style of literature independent of context, appears to be waning, as scholars increasingly prioritize socio-political contexts. - Focus on Earlier 20th Century Literature:
There is a declining emphasis on literature from the early 20th century, with more recent works and contemporary issues taking precedence in discussions. - Isolation of Hughes's Works:
The tendency to isolate Hughes's works from other cultural artifacts or literary movements is declining, as there is a growing recognition of interconnectedness in artistic expressions.
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