Literary Journal
Seneca Review
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About the magazine
Founded in 1970 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Seneca Review is a distinguished literary journal with a longstanding commitment to poetry, lyric essays, and translation. Under the editorship of Deborah Tall and later John D'Agata, the journal played a pivotal role in defining and advancing the lyric essay as a vital contemporary form. Its pages have consistently championed writing that blurs genre boundaries, prioritizes associative logic over linear argument, and values musicality and intellectual risk. The journal remains a vital forum for innovative nonfiction and poetry, published biannually in print and selectively online.
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Seneca Review welcomes submissions of poetry, lyric essays, and translations. Work that demonstrates formal ambition, lyrical density, and a resistance to conventional narrative closure is most aligned with the journal's aesthetic. Simultaneous submissions are accepted with prompt notification of acceptance elsewhere. Reading periods vary; consult the website for current calls. Submit via Submittable or postal mail as specified. Include a brief cover letter and bio. Expect response times of 2-4 months. The editors value work that takes risks and rewards re-reading.
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