Submission Guidelines

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, 15th 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 as an MS Word attachment. Inquiries about submittal should be addressed to the editors at ecti@ttu.edu.

Manuscripts for publication and correspondence relating to them should be sent to:
Tita Chico
Editor, The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation
Department of English
3101 Susquehanna Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
tchico@umd.edu

Books for review should be sent to:
Robert Markley
Editor, The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation
Department of English
208 South Wright Street
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL 61801
rmarkley@uiuc.edu

Subscriptions and other business matters should be addressed to:
Texas Tech University Press
Sales Office
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800-832-4042 or 806-742-2982
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