Perifrasis-Revista de Literatura Teoria y Critica
Scope & Guideline
Fostering innovative discourse in the humanities.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature:
The journal encourages submissions that integrate various fields, including philosophy, cultural studies, and ecocriticism, emphasizing how these disciplines inform and enrich literary analysis. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
There is a consistent commitment to exploring literature from historically marginalized groups, including women, Afro-Colombian voices, and indigenous perspectives, thereby broadening the scope of literary criticism. - Exploration of Contemporary Issues:
Papers often address contemporary social issues such as migration, biopolitics, and environmental crises, reflecting the journal's engagement with current global challenges through a literary lens. - Historical Contextualization:
The journal frequently situates literary works within their historical contexts, examining how past events shape narratives and cultural identities in Latin America. - Theoretical Innovations:
A significant aim is to explore and develop new theoretical frameworks for understanding literature, including concepts like necropolitics, transculturality, and critical ecocriticism.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonial and Postcolonial Perspectives:
There is an increasing focus on decolonial and postcolonial critiques, examining how literature reflects and contests colonial histories and their ongoing impacts on identity and culture. - Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature:
Emerging themes in ecocriticism highlight the intersection of literature and environmental concerns, exploring how narratives shape our understanding of ecological issues and human relationships with nature. - Migration and Transnationalism:
The exploration of migration narratives and transnational identities is gaining traction, reflecting the contemporary realities of displacement and the complexities of cultural exchange. - Gender Studies and Queer Theory:
There is a noticeable uptick in works addressing gender dynamics and queer identities, emphasizing the importance of these themes in understanding literary texts and cultural production. - Digital Humanities and Literature:
Emerging discussions around the impact of digital technologies on literature, including the analysis of digital narratives and the role of social media in literary discourse, are becoming increasingly relevant.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Canon:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focused on traditional literary canon works, such as those primarily analyzing Western classics, as the journal increasingly prioritizes underrepresented voices and contemporary issues. - Purely Historical Studies:
The focus on purely historical literary studies seems to be waning, with fewer submissions dedicated solely to historical analysis without connecting to contemporary themes or socio-political contexts. - Biographical Criticism:
Papers centered on biographical criticism of authors, which were once prevalent, are becoming less common, as the journal moves towards more thematic and theoretical explorations. - Formalism and Structuralism:
There has been a reduction in works that strictly adhere to formalist or structuralist methodologies, indicating a shift towards more holistic and context-driven approaches to literary analysis. - Literary Reviews and Summaries:
The journal appears to be moving away from publishing straightforward literary reviews or summaries, focusing instead on critical essays that provide deeper theoretical insights and original contributions.
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