Welcome to the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature
- Learn about our Editorial Board.
- Browse the growing collection of articles, overviews and key subject works.
- Have questions about how to use the redesigned website? Check out What's Changed.
Featured
On Writing from a Postcolonial Perspective
"Ato Quayson defines the term postcolonialism as something that requires a careful consideration of the experiences of colonialism and its impact on both the colonists and the colonized. He adds that those aftereffects of empire include experiences such as slavery, migration, suppression and resistance, difference, race, gender, and place as well as responses to the discourses of imperial Europe such as history, philosophy, anthropology, and linguistics. ..." – By Sindiwe Magona
Featured
Early Modern Literature and Food in Britain
"Given how commonly food comes up in early modern writing, it is surprising that it is only in the early 21st century that it has become a serious topic for scholarly discussion. This interest apparently reflects the prevalent obsession with physical and psychological wellbeing as well as a familiarity with exotic cuisine unavailable to previous generations. ..." – By Joan Fitzpatrick
What's New to the OREs
In November 2021, 115 new full articles, 23 revised articles, and 1 new summary article across 22 disciplines have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform. Explore the recently published articles now.
Three More Encyclopedias Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On May 28, the Oxford Research Encyclopedias of Business and Management, Economics and Finance, and Neuroscience will be available via subscription. After a successful free period during development, the OREs provide in-depth overviews of the major areas of research and will continue to grow with the field over time. If you're a librarian, explore Subscriber Services to learn how to provide access to the OREs for your institution. If you're not a librarian, you can recommend the OREs to your librarian here.
Why the Oxford Research Encyclopedia?
With today’s overabundance of information, and misinformation, students and researchers alike can be overwhelmed in identifying what’s trustworthy, what’s up-to-date, and what’s accurate..
Explore by Discipline
Working with international communities of scholars across all fields of study, we are developing new comprehensive collections of in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on an ever-growing range of topics..
For Librarians
Oxford University Press offers a variety of tools to help you promote your access to the Oxford Research Encyclopedias and get the most out of these resources.
Recently Published
Browse recently published articles by month, including summaries and previews of forthcoming full-text articles.
