Editors
K. Boddy
S. Das
R. Lyne
K. Murphy
C. Pettitt
H. L. Thaventhiran
G. C. Ward
J. A. Williams
About the journal
The Cambridge Quarterly is a journal of literary criticism which also publishes articles on cinema, the visual arts, and music. It aims, without sacrifice of scholarly standards, to engage readers outside as well as inside the academic profession …
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The Richard D. Gooder Essay Prize
This prize, named in memory of Richard Gooder (1934-2017), one of the journal’s founding editors, is aimed at doctoral students. We are particularly interested in essays that explore the relationship between different art forms or media, including painting, film, radio, music, dance, television, and literature.Submit your work before October 31st, annually.
2024 deadline extended to 27 November
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Vol. 50 Retrospective Virtual Issue
Celebrate the 50th volume of The Cambridge Quarterly with our new virtual issue, featuring specially selected essays introduced by the journal editors.
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