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 Topic: The Washington and Jefferson College Review

(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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 Call for Papers for volume 58: PIRATES

We are seeking well researched and clearly written essays discussing all aspects of pirates and piracy, with particular attention to pirates in literature, history, film, and contemporary life. Essays that address our fascination with and romanticization of pirates are especially welcome.

  • Length: 5000-6000 words, including endnotes.
  • Style: Chicago, 15th edition.
  • Deadline for completed papers: 4 April 2009
  • Send submissions as attachments to: topic@washjeff.edu. Word files preferred.