The periodical English Studies was founded more than 75 years ago by the Dutch grammarian R.W. Zandvoort. From the very first, linguistics was only one of its areas of interest. English Studies was and is a unique publication in the field of 'English' because of its range: it covers the language and literature of the English-speaking world from the Old English period to the present day. In spite of this range, the foremost position of English Studies in many of these areas is undisputed: it attracts contributions from leading experts who recognise this periodical as the most obvious vehicle for addressing both their fellow-experts and those whose professional interest in 'English' is more general. The six or seven articles in each issue are supplemented by 10 to 15 substantial reviews of carefully selected publications, and annual surveys of the most important works in the fields of English and American poetry, drama and the novel, and of key literary critical studies keep readers informed of recent developments. English Studies is a European periodical (and, we are proud to add, by far the largest bimonthly of this nature outside England and America). It is edited from The Netherlands while its advisory board of editors consists of scholars from a great number of European countries, and its subscribers are scattered all over the globe.

Peer Review Policy:
All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review.