The Journal of Literary Studies (JLS) publishes and globally disseminates original and cutting-edge research informed by Literary and Cultural Theory. The journal publishes articles and full-length review essays on literature and comparative literature informed by General Literary Theory, Genre Studies, and Critical Theory. The content of the journal consists of research articles and review essays of 6,000 to 7,000 words. Short book reviews of 800-1,000 words are also published. The target audience of the journal is scholars in the field of Literary and Cultural Studies.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Literature and Literary TheoryQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Literary Theory & CriticismLiterature
Scopus Categories
Literature and Literary Theory
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
South African History and CulturePostcolonial and Cultural Literary StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesAfrican history and culture studiesNarrative Theory and AnalysisHuman auditory perception and evaluationEnergy, Environment, Agriculture AnalysisAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionContemporary Literature and Criticism