Call for Papers: Theoretical Inquiries, Critical Dialogues I–II

Nesir: Journal of Literary Studies invites submissions for its 10th issue (April 2026) and 12th issue (April 2027). These issues are open to original articles without thematic restriction, covering classical and contemporary literary theories, literary traditions, genres and discourses, text-based interpretations and analyses, as well as comparative and interdisciplinary studies. This call prioritizes approaches that consider literature as a mode of thought marked by conceptual depth and metaphorical dynamism, rather than as something confined to a single period or national context.

Our journal aims to foster contributions that bring the historical and poetic distinctiveness of Turkish literature into a transformative dialogue with global literary thought; that create rather than merely apply theoretical frameworks; that interweave disciplinary perspectives with interdisciplinary questioning; and that promote interpretive approaches attentive to the historical and structural depth of literary meaning. Accordingly, submitted articles should not be limited to describing a work, a period, or a theoretical concept but should establish a critical engagement, raise new questions, and seek to expand the boundaries of literary understanding.

Believing in the necessity of intertextual critical dialogues for the ongoing development and renewal of literary thought, Nesir will give priority during the evaluation process to contributions that engage with, reference, or critically respond to studies previously published in the journal, either theoretically or interpretively.

For these issues, we welcome research articles and book reviews written in Turkish or English. Submissions should follow Nesir’s writing and citation guidelines and be sent by 15 January 2026 for Issue 10 and 15 January 2027 for Issue 12.