Studia Aurea-Revista de Literatura Espanola y Teoria Literaria del Renacimiento y Siglo de Oro
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Depths of Literary Theory and History
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Renaissance and Golden Age Literature:
Examining literary works from the Renaissance and the Golden Age of Spain, the journal delves into poetry, drama, and prose, analyzing their themes, styles, and cultural significance. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal employs interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating literary analysis with historical, philosophical, and cultural studies to provide a holistic understanding of the texts. - Gender Studies and Women's Writing:
A significant focus is placed on women's contributions to literature, exploring the roles of female authors and the representation of women in the literary canon of the period. - Textual Criticism and Bibliography:
The journal emphasizes textual scholarship, including the reconstruction of bibliographies and the study of manuscript traditions, which are essential for understanding the evolution of literary works. - Cultural Exchange and Influence:
Exploring the interactions between Spanish literature and other European literatures, the journal highlights the influences of Italian, French, and other cultural currents on Spanish writers. - Performance Studies:
Investigating the performance aspects of literature, particularly in drama, the journal analyzes how texts were staged and their impact on contemporary audiences.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Humanities and Textual Analysis:
There is an increasing engagement with digital humanities methodologies, particularly in stylometric analysis and other computational techniques that enhance textual analysis and authorship studies. - Exploration of Marginalized Voices:
A trend towards exploring marginalized voices and lesser-known authors is emerging, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives within the literary canon. - Cultural Memory and Identity:
The investigation of cultural memory and identity in literature is gaining traction, as scholars examine how texts reflect and shape collective identities during the Golden Age. - Intertextuality and Literary Networks:
A growing focus on intertextuality and the networks of influence among authors is evident, emphasizing how writers interacted and responded to one another's works. - Ecocriticism and Nature in Literature:
Emerging themes in ecocriticism and the representation of nature in Golden Age literature are becoming more prevalent, reflecting a contemporary interest in environmental concerns and the human-nature relationship.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Narratives:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications centered on traditional historical narratives, as scholars increasingly seek to challenge and reinterpret established historical perspectives. - Exclusively Canonical Texts:
The focus on exclusively canonical texts is declining, with a growing interest in lesser-known works and authors from the period, suggesting a broader exploration of literary diversity. - Static Gender Roles in Literature:
Research that treats gender roles in a static manner is becoming less common, as contemporary scholarship aims to explore more dynamic and intersectional perspectives on gender in literature. - Purely Formalist Literary Criticism:
The trend toward purely formalist literary criticism is diminishing, with an increasing preference for approaches that consider socio-political and historical contexts alongside formal analysis. - Regional Studies in Isolation:
Studies that focus on specific regions or local literatures in isolation are becoming less frequent, as there is a growing emphasis on transnational and comparative literary analyses.
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