Quetes Litteraires
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Scholarly Dialogue in Literary Realms
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Ludic Literature and Playfulness:
A core focus on the concept of play in literature, examining how games, role-playing, and ludic elements influence narrative structures and thematic development in literary texts. - Memory and Autobiographical Narratives:
An emphasis on memory, particularly how it is constructed, represented, and manipulated in autobiographical and narrative forms, reflecting on the interplay between personal and collective histories. - Intertextuality and Literary Forms:
Investigation of intertextual relationships and the evolution of literary forms over time, considering how authors reference and reshape existing texts to create new meanings. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
Analysis of literature within its cultural and historical contexts, exploring how societal changes influence literary themes and styles, particularly in French literature. - Thematic Variations in Utopian and Dystopian Narratives:
A unique contribution through the exploration of utopian and dystopian themes, examining how these constructs reflect societal hopes and fears throughout literary history.
Trending and Emerging
- Exploration of Postmemory and Trauma:
An increased focus on postmemory and trauma narratives reflects a growing interest in how literature responds to historical events and personal histories, resonating with current global conversations around memory and identity. - Ludic and Interactive Narratives:
Emerging trends highlight the significance of ludic elements in narrative construction, showcasing how contemporary authors utilize games and playful structures to engage readers in new ways. - Feminist and Gender Studies Perspectives:
A notable rise in the examination of gendered perspectives within literary texts, particularly in relation to memory and identity, signaling an expanding discourse on feminist literary criticism. - Multimodal and Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The integration of interdisciplinary methods, including visual and performative aspects of texts, indicates a trend towards a more holistic understanding of literature and its impact on various forms of expression.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Utopian Ideals:
While utopian narratives are still explored, the focus on traditional, idealized visions of utopia is waning, perhaps in favor of more nuanced or critical examinations of utopianism and its failures. - Historical Literary Figures:
There seems to be a reduction in the emphasis on classical literary figures and their works, as contemporary themes and modern authors gain more attention in current discourse. - Static Literary Critique:
A decline in static or purely formalist critiques that do not engage with broader cultural or social implications of literary texts, indicating a shift towards more dynamic, interdisciplinary approaches.
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