The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation welcomes essays concerned with the application of contemporary theory and methodology to all aspects of culture 1660-1800, including literature, history, fine arts, science, history of ideas, and popular culture. Review proposals are also welcomed.

The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, should govern all questions of style and format. Contributors should submit two hard copies of the manuscript printed double-spaced throughout on 8.5 by 11-inch paper, along with a cover sheet containing the author’s postal and email addresses. The manuscript should be no longer than 9,500 words (inclusive of notes) and blind, with all references to the author removed. Obviously unacceptable essays will be returned within two weeks; essays being seriously considered will be kept for three to six months.

To submit an essay, log on to our administrative platform, Scholastica, at https://ecti.scholasticahq.com/for-authors. The manuscript should be no longer than 9,500 words (inclusive of notes) and blind, with all references to the author removed. Obviously unacceptable essays will be returned within two weeks; essays being seriously considered will be kept for three to six months.

Inquiries about the production process for accepted articles should be addressed to Jennifer Frangos frangosj@umkc.edu.

Queries about general submissions should be sent to:
Emily Hodgson Anderson
Editor, The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation
Department of English
University of Southern California
3501 Trousdale Pkwy
Taper Hall of Humanities, 404
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0354
ecti@usc.edu

Books for review should be sent to:
Robert Markley
Editor, The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation
Department of English
208 South Wright Street
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL 61801
rmarkley@illinois.edu

To make a claim or place an order for issues, please contact:
University of Pennsylvania Press
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
journals@pobox.upenn.edu
215-573-1295