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The Classical Canon and/as Transformative Work (March 1, 2015; March 15, 2016)
full name / name of organization:
Ika Willis (University of Wollongong), special issue editor for Transformative Works and Cultures
Although the comparison is frequently made, it is rarely fleshed out, historicized, or theorized. This special issue addresses this. We invite papers treating classical literature/art as fan work; papers on contemporary fannish uses/transformations of ancient Greek and Roman literature, mythology, or history; papers investigating similarities and differences between contemporary transformative fan work and classical literature and art; and papers reflecting on what is at stake in making the comparison: what potential benefits and risks does it bring? Submissions should be aimed primarily at a fan studies audience, but should also be credible contributions to the study of classical literature and its reception.
We welcome submissions which compare fan fiction and classical literature in relation to any of the following, or on topics not listed:
Submission guidelines TWC accommodates academic articles of varying scope as well as other forms that embrace the technical possibilities of the Web and test the limits of the genre of academic writing. Contributors are encouraged to include embedded links, images, and videos in their articles, or to propose submissions in alternative formats that might comprise interviews, collaborations, or video/multimedia works. We are also seeking reviews of relevant books, events, courses, platforms, or projects.
Submissions are accepted online only. Please visit TWC's Web site (http://journal.transformativeworks.org/) for complete submission guidelines, or e-mail the TWC Editor (editor AT transformativeworks.org).
Contact Contact guest editor Ika Willis with any questions or inquiries at classicalfanwork [AT] gmail.com.
Due date Contributions are due March 1, 2015.