World Literature Studies 3/2027: Authorship in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
From antiquity to the present day, the concept of authorship has taken many forms in European history, carried various meanings, and often represented an important reference point for understanding literature. As a theoretical framework with its implications and consequences, it has long been investigated by several different disciplines and approaches, emphasizing literary, historical, sociological, or legal contexts. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has changed, and continues to change, a large number of human activities, including the field of literature. AI is becoming an important link in the literary process at all stages. It naturally asserts itself at the stage of creating literary texts, whether it generates texts based on human instructions or serves as an assistant to the human. This new situation naturally calls for a new theoretical reflection on authorship and a reconsideration of some basic concepts.
Deadline for abstracts: June 30, 2026
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World Literature Studies 4/2027: Representations of India in European Literatures
India occupies a long-standing and complex place in the European imagination. It is no less a discursive construct shaped by European intellectual and cultural history than an actual historical place. This issue of World Literature Studies seeks to examine how India has been represented, constructed, and reimagined in European literatures across different languages, regions, and historical periods. We especially welcome contributions that engage with Orientalist representations of India, as well as literary works that offer alternative perspectives or address marginalized voices. Contributions may engage with a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, travel writing, drama, memoir, reportage, and hybrid or experimental forms.
Deadline for abstracts: September 15, 2026
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