This journal publishes analyses of American literature, with a particular focus on the works of Paul Auster. Articles examine themes such as the role of the first sentence in novels, the concept of the American hero, and the representation of war. The journal also features studies on the social history of radio and everyday musical practices in the 1930s and 1940s, exploring audience perspectives on music commodification.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q4
Cultural StudiesQ4
Sociology and Political ScienceQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceCultural StudiesArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Historical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsCanadian Identity and HistoryFrench Historical and Cultural StudiesCultural Insights and Digital ImpactsLinguistics and Discourse AnalysisMulticulturalism, Politics, Migration, GenderPoetry Analysis and CriticismFrench Urban and Social StudiesRace, History, and American Society