The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation, published three times a year, welcomes essays concerned with the application of contemporary theory and methodology to all aspects of culture 1660-1800, including literature, history, fine arts, science, history of ideas, and popular culture.  Only essays from 5,000 to 9,000 words will be considered.  Review proposals are also welcomed.

The Chicago Manual of Style, 14th edition, should govern all questions of style and format.  Contributors should submit three hard copies of the manuscript printed double-spaced throughout on 8.5 by 11-inch paper, with margins of 1.25 inches on the sides and 1.5 inches at top and bottom, and a stamped, addressed return envelope.  Obviously unacceptable essays will be returned within two weeks; essays being seriously considered will be kept for three to six months. 

When notified of acceptance for publication of an essay, the author must submit the accepted manuscript on an IBM-compatible disk.  Inquiries about disk preparation and submittal should be addressed to the Production Manager at Texas Tech University Press.

Manuscripts for publication, books for review, and correspondence relating thereto should be sent to

Tita Chico
Editor, The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation
Department of English
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-3091
tita.chico@ttu.edu

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Texas Tech University Press
Sales Office
Lubbock, TX 79409-1037