Call for Papers

Calls for Papers ! 

The aristocracy in Austen's novels: 

WE NEED YOU! 

We are pleased to announce that the theme for our next publication will be centered around the theme of aristocracy in Austen's novels. 

The theme of aristocracy is central in Austen's novel. This is why we, authors and researchers on this blog, feel the need to concentrate our study for some time on this particular theme. This theme is large, many issues can be found around this word "aristocracy" in Austen's novels. The aristocracy is often mocked, through the use of irony and the omniscient narrator in her novels. The aristocrats also take the form of one of the antagonists, the one character that is an obstacle to the happy resolution the heroine is looking for. 

The paper that you can submit can be a comparative study of two of her novels, three, four... Whatever you feel the need to make research on.  

The paper can also be a study of the characters that represent aristocracy in Austen's novels. 

This theme of aristocracy is quite large, especially in Austen's novels. The paper can be centered around the irony and the aristocracy, and even the character of the fool embodied by the aristocracy. 

Duality can also be found in her novels. this study can be an exploration of two notions that clash in her novels: the middle class and the aristocracy, the upper-class and the aristocracy... So, this can be an idea to center your paper on. This paper and study can lead to a study of class, rank, and status in Austen's novels. Research can lead to another, and this is what we are interested in on this blog. 

We accept anything serious and academic. 

Of course, two papers can contradict each other, and we would be happy to see two points of view, which will lead to a discussion in the comments of this blog. 

We would be grateful if the papers you submit are sent to us before the 15th of November. You will also send an introduction of yourself, and what you are currently working on, and your educational/scholarly background. (Master's degree, doctorate...)

Thank you and see you soon on the Austenian Academic Studies blog.