Research in Contemporary World Literature/ Pazhuhesh-e Zabanha-ye Khareji

Aims & Scope

The journal invites original research articles, critical essays, reviews, and interdisciplinary studies that engage with post-1945 literature across a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, and experimental forms. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Literary Movements and Trends: Postmodernism, postcolonial literature, magical realism, speculative fiction, digital literature and posthumanism. Theoretical Approaches: Narratology, ecocriticism, feminist theory, posthumanism, trauma studies, and disability studies. Cultural and Historical Contexts: Literature’s engagement with war, migration, globalization, and technological transformation. Emerging Voices and Marginalized Perspectives: Works by underrepresented authors, Indigenous literatures, African literature, and diasporic writing. Interdisciplinary Connections: Literature’s relationship with film, media, the visual arts, and the digital humanities. By bridging academic rigor with contemporary relevance, the journal serves as a vital resource for scholars, educators, and readers engaged in the ongoing evolution of world literature.

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