Leviathan-A Journal of Melville Studies
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Waters of American Literature
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Melvillean Textual Analysis:
The journal emphasizes in-depth critical analyses of Melville's texts, exploring literary techniques, themes, and historical contexts that shape his narratives. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages interdisciplinary studies that connect Melville's work with philosophy, history, religion, and popular culture, reflecting the diverse influences on and implications of his writings. - Cultural and Historical Contextualization:
The journal aims to contextualize Melville's literature within broader cultural and historical frameworks, examining his responses to contemporary social issues and literary movements. - Digital Humanities and Melville Studies:
It highlights the integration of digital humanities methodologies in the study of Melville, showcasing innovative approaches to analyzing his works and expanding access to Melville scholarship. - Community Engagement and Scholarship:
The journal promotes engagement with the Melville reading community, fostering discussions that bridge academic scholarship and public interest in Melville's works.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecocritical Perspectives:
Recent papers indicate a growing interest in ecocritical readings of Melville's works, examining themes of nature, ecology, and environmentalism, which resonate with contemporary ecological concerns. - Digital and Computational Methods:
The integration of digital humanities and computational methods into Melville studies is on the rise, facilitating innovative analyses of texts and expanding accessibility to Melville's oeuvre. - Religion and Skepticism:
There is an increasing focus on the interplay of religion and skepticism in Melville's writings, reflecting broader societal debates about faith, doubt, and existential inquiry. - Cultural Memory and Melville's Legacy:
Explorations of Melville's legacy in modern culture, including adaptations and reinterpretations, are trending, highlighting the enduring impact of his work in contemporary literature and media. - Intertextuality and Literary Influence:
Scholarly attention to intertextuality and Melville's influence on other writers is emerging, revealing connections between Melville and a diverse range of authors across different literary traditions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biographical Studies:
There has been a noticeable decline in traditional biographical analyses of Melville, as scholars increasingly favor thematic and contextual studies over mere biographical accounts. - Static Historical Perspectives:
Research focusing solely on static historical perspectives of Melville's life and works is less prevalent, suggesting a shift towards dynamic interpretations that engage with contemporary issues. - Narrow Literary Criticism:
There is a diminishing presence of narrowly focused literary criticism that does not integrate broader interdisciplinary insights, signaling a trend toward more comprehensive analytical frameworks. - Conventional Aesthetic Evaluations:
Evaluations of Melville's aesthetics that do not consider socio-political contexts are less common, indicating a move towards analyses that intertwine aesthetics with critical theory and cultural critique. - Focus on Early Melville Works:
Interest in Melville's earlier works appears to be declining in favor of a more nuanced exploration of his later writings and their complexities, reflecting a shift in scholarly priorities.
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