Neo-Victorian Studies
Scope & Guideline
Unraveling the Threads of Victorian Influence in Today's World
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Neo-Victorian Literature and Media:
The journal investigates how Victorian themes, characters, and narratives are revived and transformed in contemporary literature and media, examining the implications of these adaptations. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Historical Reinterpretation:
It encourages contributions that utilize various methodologies, such as psychoanalysis, queer theory, and feminist critiques, to analyze the cultural relevance of Victorian subjects in modern society. - Focus on Biofiction and Historical Reimaginings:
A significant emphasis is placed on biofiction—works that blend biography with fiction—highlighting how historical figures are reimagined and what this says about contemporary identity and culture. - Engagement with Queer and Feminist Perspectives:
The journal frequently addresses themes of gender and sexuality, particularly how Victorian narratives are reinterpreted through queer and feminist lenses, thereby expanding the discourse on identity. - Cultural Critique and Historical Contextualization:
It seeks to contextualize contemporary works within the broader scope of Victorian history, critiquing how these narratives reflect or challenge historical realities.
Trending and Emerging
- Queer Readings of Victorian Texts:
There is a noticeable increase in the exploration of queer themes within Victorian narratives, examining how these texts can be reinterpreted to reflect contemporary understandings of gender and sexuality. - Intersections of Ecology and Victorianism:
Recent papers are increasingly addressing ecological themes, connecting Victorian literature with modern environmental concerns and exploring how past narratives can inform current ecological discussions. - Innovative Biofictional Narratives:
The trend towards biofiction is not only growing but diversifying, with new explorations of how historical figures are reimagined in various media, reflecting contemporary cultural anxieties and interests. - Cultural Critique through Neo-Victorian Media:
There is a rising interest in how neo-Victorian adaptations in film, television, and literature serve as vehicles for cultural critique, exploring issues like imperialism, gender, and race through a modern lens. - Transhistorical Themes and Temporal Fluidity:
Emerging discussions on transtemporality suggest a growing fascination with how narratives can traverse different time periods, blurring the lines between past and present in innovative ways.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Victorian Studies:
There seems to be a decline in papers focusing solely on traditional Victorian literature without a contemporary angle, as the journal's emphasis has shifted towards modern reinterpretations and adaptations. - Minimalist Historical Narratives:
The journal has moved away from simple historical narratives that do not engage with the complexities of identity, representation, or cultural critique, indicating a preference for more layered and critical approaches. - Single-Focus Biographies:
Papers that concentrate on singular biographical accounts of Victorian figures without broader cultural implications are becoming less common, as the journal favors discussions that link past lives to modern issues.
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