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American Literary History 1

A project of Oxford University Press (see other related projects).

About

Recent Americanist scholarship has generated some of the most forceful responses to questions about literary history and theory. Yet too many of the most provocative essays have been scattered among a wide variety of narrowly focused publications. Covering the study of US literature from its origins through the present, American Literary History provides a much-needed forum for the various, often competing voices of contemporary literary inquiry. Along with an annual special issue, the journal features essay-reviews, commentaries, and critical exchanges. It welcomes articles on historical and theoretical problems as well as writers and works. Inter-disciplinary studies from related fields are also invited.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Nonfiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.
Styles:
Academic, Critical.
Topics:
History (Topical history, See guidelines), Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Essay EssayNo specific word count limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No NoText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 03 Nov 2023
Last Audited: 29 Aug 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 03 Nov 2015

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