Samuel Beckett Today/Aujourd'hui
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Scholars through Beckett's Timeless Themes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Analysis of Beckett's Works:
The journal promotes a wide-ranging analysis of Beckett's texts across disciplines such as literature, theater, philosophy, and visual arts, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these fields in understanding his contributions. - Cultural and Political Contextualization:
It frequently examines the socio-political contexts surrounding Beckett's work, particularly how these contexts influence interpretations and adaptations, such as the reception of his plays in different cultures. - Focus on Global Perspectives:
The journal has a strong emphasis on global interpretations of Beckett, including studies on his influence in non-Western cultures, particularly in China, thereby expanding the geographical scope of Beckett scholarship. - Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
Papers often address contemporary themes such as disability, trauma, and environmental concerns, linking Beckett's existential themes with current societal issues. - Innovative Theoretical Frameworks:
The journal encourages the application of various theoretical frameworks, including Deleuzian philosophy and game theory, to explore Beckett's complex narratives and themes.
Trending and Emerging
- Global Reception and Cross-Cultural Influence:
Recent issues have increasingly focused on Beckett's reception in non-Western contexts, particularly China, highlighting translations, adaptations, and the global impact of his works. - Intersections of Disability and Trauma:
There is a growing trend in exploring themes of disability and trauma within Beckett's texts, particularly how these themes resonate with contemporary issues of identity and existence. - Environmental Concerns and the Anthropocene:
Emerging discussions around Beckett's work in the context of the Anthropocene reflect a new interest in how his poetics relate to contemporary environmental crises. - Innovative Performance Studies:
The journal is seeing an increase in performance studies that analyze new interpretations and adaptations of Beckett's plays, exploring how they resonate in modern theatrical contexts. - Feminist and Gender Studies:
There is a notable rise in feminist readings and explorations of gender dynamics within Beckett's works, reflecting broader societal discussions around gender and representation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biographical Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies that focus solely on biographical aspects of Beckett's life, as scholars increasingly prioritize textual analysis and contemporary relevance over historical narrative. - Exclusively Formalist Critiques:
Formalism, which once dominated Beckett scholarship, appears less frequently in recent publications, as critics now favor interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate socio-political and cultural analyses. - Historical Contextualization of Individual Works:
While historical context remains important, the journal has seen fewer articles that focus on the historical specificities of individual works without connecting them to broader themes or issues.
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