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Forthcoming 2008

56: Utopias and Dystopias

(Founded 1961 as Topic: A Journal of the Liberal Arts)

Managing Editors: Linda Troost (English), Thomas Mainwaring (History)

ISSN: 0049-4127

Published each fall by the faculty of Washington & Jefferson College, Topic offers intellectual and accessible debate to both academics and general readers. Each issue addresses a single theme or subject, most often focusing on history, literature, and culture. Topic values clear and graceful writing since its mission is to reach across disciplinary boundaries and beyond the walls of the ivory tower. All submissions must be original, well researched, and clearly written, and will be assessed by at least three readers in a blind review.

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J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and Philip Pullman’s trilogy His Dark Materials have been among the most widely read works of the last fifteen years. Topic: The Washington & Jefferson College Review seeks original, well researched, and gracefully written scholarly essays that analyze the novels, the film adaptations, or the reception of the works. Essays may focus on one author or both, either a single text or several. Deadline for completed papers: 4 April 2008.

• Length: 5000-6000 words, including endnotes.
• Style: Chicago, 15th edition.
• Deadline for completed papers: 4 April 2008
• Send submissions as attachments to: topic@washjeff.edu. Word files preferred.