About the Journal

The International Journal of English Studies and Literature (IJESL)(ISSN: 2456-4060) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly by Thomson & Ryberg Publications, India. Since its inception in 2016, the journal has provided a global platform for scholars, academicians, and literary practitioners to share high-quality, original research and critical reviews in English studies and literature.

The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics within the fields of English language, literary criticism, cultural studies, and related interdisciplinary areas. It is committed to advancing literary discourse by promoting research that explores classical, modern, and contemporary literary texts, theories, and pedagogical innovations.

Published exclusively in an online format, the journal is indexed in CROSSREF, ROAD, and THE KEEPERS, ensuring wide visibility and citation of its articles. Each publication is assigned a DOI through CrossRef, and the official title DOI for the journal is http://doi.org/issn.2456-4060-.

Aim and Scope

The International Journal of English Studies and Literature aims to foster academic inquiry and critical engagement across all areas of English language, literature, and cultural studies. It serves as a dedicated platform for researchers, educators, and professionals to publish original research that enriches the global conversation on literary and linguistic scholarship.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • British, American, and World Literatures

  • Literary Theory and Criticism

  • Comparative Literature

  • Postcolonial and Cultural Studies

  • Gender and Feminist Literary Studies

  • English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics

  • Translation Studies

  • Media and Film Studies in Literary Contexts

  • Creative Writing and Narrative Studies

  • Discourse Analysis and Rhetorical Studies

The journal encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches, and it accepts original research articles, review papers, critical essays, book reviews, and short communications. All submissions undergo a strict peer-review process to ensure academic excellence and integrity.