Publication: upcoming edited
volume Blue Victorian, spearheaded by Shaonli Bhowmik (Jawaharlal Nehru
University) and Ritam Dutta (Jadavpur University).
- No publication charges apply.
Details of the Publication
This
publication aims to explore the intersections of Victorian literature
and oceanic studies, offering new perspectives on the role of water and
the seas in shaping narratives during the Victorian era.
About the Victorian Era (1837-1901) A period marked by profound
transformation, the Victorian era saw the rise of industrial
revolutions, maritime explorations, and groundbreaking scientific
discoveries. With the British Empire's dominance over global trade
routes, oceans became central themes in literature, reflecting economic
power, colonial encounters, and existential reflections.
Themes and Subcategories
Contributions
are invited on a range of topics, including but not limited to:
Victorian Literature and Blue Humanities Victorian Literature and Marine
Ecologies Victorian England and Oceanography Victorian Literature and
Oceanic Imperialism Water, Gender, and Victorian Literature The River,
the Shore, and the City in Victorian Texts Mythology and the Sea in
Victorian Literature
Why Submit?
This volume offers an opportunity to explore the historical roots of
ecological crises, the influence of maritime trade on literature, and
Victorian portrayals of marine life.
By examining both canonical and lesser-known texts, contributors can
advance scholarly discourse on oceanography's literary significance.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract (Maximum: 300 words) outlining key arguments
- Full Chapter (3,000 to 5,000 words) in MLA 9th Edition format
- Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, Double Spaced
Important Dates
- Abstract Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2025
- Full Chapter Submission: July 15, 2025
- Tentative Publication: February 2026
Submission Details Shaonli Bhowmik: shaon94_llg@jnu.ac.in Ritam Dutta: ritamd.english.rs@jadavpuruniversity.in
This
edited volume will be published by a reputed publisher with an ISBN,
ensuring global academic reach. We look forward to your contributions
and insights into the literary and ecological dimensions of the
Victorian era.
