NINETEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Scholarship in 19th-Century Literary Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Analysis:
The journal promotes a rich interdisciplinary approach, combining literary studies with history, philosophy, and cultural theory to explore the multifaceted nature of nineteenth-century French texts. - Focus on Social and Political Contexts:
Research often situates literary works within their socio-political contexts, examining how literature reflects, critiques, and influences social movements, such as abolitionism and the Paris Commune. - Exploration of Gender and Sexuality:
A notable emphasis is placed on gender and sexuality studies, investigating how these themes manifest in the literature of the time, and how they intersect with broader social issues. - Cultural and Historical Memory:
The journal examines how literature serves as a medium for cultural memory, addressing themes of trauma, collective memory, and national identity in the wake of significant historical events. - Theatrical and Performative Studies:
There is a particular focus on the role of theater and performance in shaping cultural narratives and social discourse, reflecting the interplay between literature and performance arts.
Trending and Emerging
- Postcolonial and Racial Studies:
There is a growing focus on postcolonial perspectives and racial dynamics within nineteenth-century French literature, addressing themes of colonialism, racial identity, and the legacies of empire. - Environmental and Ecocritical Approaches:
Emerging ecocritical perspectives are being integrated into literary analyses, exploring the relationship between literature and environmental concerns, and how nature is depicted in the context of industrialization. - Queer Theory and Sexual Politics:
Research increasingly engages with queer theory and sexual politics, examining representations of sexuality and challenging normative narratives in the literature of the period. - Media and Communication Studies:
There is a notable trend towards examining the impact of emerging media forms, such as newspapers and early social media, on literary production and cultural discourse, reflecting a broader interest in communication technologies. - Intersections of Art and Literature:
Recent publications are increasingly exploring the intersections between visual arts and literature, analyzing how artistic movements influenced literary production and vice versa.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Narratives:
There is a noticeable decline in papers adhering strictly to traditional historical narratives, suggesting a move away from linear historical accounts toward more complex, multifaceted interpretations of events. - Romanticism as a Dominant Theme:
The exploration of Romanticism, which once dominated the discourse, appears to be less frequent, with current research leaning more toward Naturalism, Decadence, and modernist critiques. - Focus on Canonical Authors:
Research centered on canonical authors such as Hugo and Balzac is becoming less prevalent, indicating a shift towards lesser-known figures and marginalized voices in nineteenth-century French literature. - Nature and Landscape Descriptions:
The thematic exploration of nature and landscape in literature, which was once a staple of the journal, seems to be waning, as contemporary studies prioritize social and political themes over pastoral or idyllic settings.
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