About the Journal
Focus and Scope
The BARS Review publishes timely reviews of new monographs, editions, essay collections, biographies and similar books within the field of Romantic Studies, conceived in a broad and interdisciplinery fashion.
Peer Review Process
Reviews for The BARS Review are commissioned by the Editor. Reviewers are principally recruited from among the membership of BARS. If you wish to be considered as a reviewer for future publications, please get in touch with the Editor using the contact details provided. After submission, reviews are carefully checked by the Editor and General Editor(s) before being formatted and uploaded by the Technical Editor.
Publication Frequency
The BARS Review is generally published twice-yearly, in the spring and autumn.
Open Access Policy
The BARS Review provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Sources of Support
The BARS Review is fully funded by membership dues paid to the British Association for Romantic Studies. If you find the content useful, please consider joining the association if you are not already a member. Information on how to join can be found on the BARS website.
Journal History
The BARS Review (ISSN: 2049-7881) is the latest iteration of the BARS Bulletin & Review (ISSN: 0964-2447). The journal began with the founding of BARS in 1989, and was initially edited by Stephen Copley, Kathryn Sutherland, and John Whale. Simon Bainbridge was the second general editor, initially with Emma Clery. Jacqueline Labbe took over in 1998, introducing a new colour format that continued until the move to the online BARS Review in 2014. The other general editors were, in chronological order, Alan Rawes, Susan Oliver, and David Higgins. The reviews editors were Peter Kitson, Simon Kövesi, David O'Shaughnessy, and, most recently, Susan Valladares. The current editor is Mark Sandy. The technical editor is Matthew Sangster.
