Contemporary Literature

Contemporary Literature is a journal that showcases scholarly essays focusing on modern writing in English. It includes interviews with both well-known and up-and-coming authors, as well as reviews of the latest critical works in the field. The journal invites submissions covering various genres, such as poetry, novels, drama, creative nonfiction, digital literature, and graphic narratives. It was one of the first to publish works on authors like Thomas Pynchon and Susan Howe, and to feature interviews with writers like Margaret Drabble and Don DeLillo. Additionally, it played a key role in introducing American readers to authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro, Eavan Boland, and J. M. Coetzee. As a platform for exploring important topics in contemporary literary studies, Contemporary Literature embraces a wide range of critical approaches. The editors encourage articles that connect text analysis to broader literary historical, theoretical, or cultural discussions.