Journal of Literary Theory

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The Journal of Literary Theory is an international forum for debate in literary theory. JLT takes an interdisciplinary approach and is open to a broad variety of theories and methods, promoting their study, research, and development. The Journal of Literary Theory reflects the diversity of approaches put forward in literary theory. It is meant to be a platform for controversial debate and dialogue. The Journal of Literary Theory has an interdisciplinary orientation. It reaches out to disciplines dealing with theoretical foundations of the study of literature as well as to related fields of research such as musicology, art theory, and film studies insofar as these are concerned with the analysis or interpretation of aesthetic objects. Above all, the journal aims to publish work on fundamental issues in methodology and the construction of theories and concepts, as well as articles on particular literary theories. Case studies, i.e. studies on specific authors, works, or problems of literary history, are accepted only if they adopt a predominantly systematic perspective, contribute to the reconstruction of the history of literary theory, or pursue innovative methods.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

Germany

Established in 2007

Publication Media & Frequency

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Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 8,000 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

Humanities: See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.

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Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 10 Sep 2026

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