Aims & Scopes

Lapis Lazuli: An International Literary Journal (ISSN 2249-4529) is a distinguished open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed e-journal published by the Pinter Society of India. Dedicated to advancing scholarship in the fields of Literature in English, language studies, and related interdisciplinary areas, the journal provides a vibrant platform for rigorous academic inquiry and creative expression.

Since its inception, Lapis Lazuli has published a wide range of scholarly and creative works, including original research articles, critical essays, short stories, poetry, translations from world literature, memoirs, fiction, book reviews, and interviews. The journal welcomes contributions from both established scholars and emerging researchers, fostering meaningful dialogue across diverse literary and cultural traditions.

Committed to academic excellence and intellectual innovation, LLILJ seeks to nurture a dynamic literary culture among scholars, teachers, writers, and students. By encouraging original, innovative, and impactful research, the journal aims to contribute significantly to contemporary debates in literary and language studies while promoting a deeper understanding of world literatures and cultures.

Recognizing the vital role of language and literature in shaping intellectual, social, and cultural discourse, Lapis Lazuli is dedicated to publishing cutting-edge scholarship that expands the boundaries of knowledge and enriches global academic conversations. Through its open-access model, the journal ensures that high-quality research remains freely accessible to readers, researchers, and institutions worldwide.

The journal welcomes original research articles, critical essays, and scholarly contributions in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Literary Studies, Literary Theory and Criticism

  • Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

  • Language, Linguistics and Discourse Studies

  • Cultural Studies and Media Studies

  • Gender, Feminist and Queer Studies

  • Postcolonial, Decolonial and Subaltern Studies

  • Dalit Literature and Marginalised Narratives

  • Environmental Humanities and Ecocriticism

  • Philosophy, Ethics and Aesthetics

  • Digital Humanities and Literature

  • Literature, Cinema and Performing Arts

  • History, Society, Politics and Literature

  • Diaspora, Migration and Identity Studies

  • Literature, Psychology and Memory Studies

  • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Humanities and Social Sciences

The journal particularly encourages innovative, theoretically informed, and interdisciplinary approaches that explore the relationship between literature, society, culture, and contemporary intellectual debates.