Based at the University of Oregon and published by Duke University Press, Comparative Literature is the flagship journal of the discipline. The journal offers a wide-ranging look at the intersections of national literatures, global literary trends, and theoretical discourse. Continually evolving since its inception in 1949, Comparative Literature remains a source for cutting-edge research and prides itself on publishing the work of talented scholars breaking new ground in their fields.

History of the Journal

Top Ranking:

  • Ranked 15th out of 199 literature journals in the Arts & Humanities Citation Index

Global Circulation:

  • Total subscription circulation in 2024: 1126

  • Over 17,000 article downloads in 2024

Citation Performance:

  • 439 citations in 2023

  • 435 citations in 2024 (Web of Science)