About the Journal

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The Journal of Literary Studies/Tydskrif vir Literatuurwetenskap publishes and globally disseminates original and cutting-edge research informed by Literary and Cultural Theory. The Journal is an independent yearly publication owned and published by the Literature Association of South Africa in partnership with Unisa Press. The journal publishes articles and full-length review essays on literature and comparative literature informed by General Literary Theory, Genre Studies, and Critical Theory.

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Publication Frequency

2023-03-23

From January 2023, the Journal of Literary Studies will have only one issue per year. Individual submissions will be published as soon as the peer-review, copy-editing and production processes are finalised. Submissions to special issues will be grouped under the name of the issue.

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Current Issue

Vol. 41 (2025): (In progress)
Published: 2025-01-16

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