Call for Papers
On the 250th anniversary of Brillat-Savarin’s La Physiologie du Goût (The Physiology of Taste)
In honour of the 250th anniversary of the publication of La Physiologie du Goût (The Physiology of Taste), the editorial team of JOFIS is pleased to announce its next call for papers for the spring 2025 issue dedicated to the legacy and influence of Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, one of the most renowned figures in the history of food writing and gastronomy.
We welcome submissions in French or English, in keeping with our aim to foster an inclusive and bilingual dialogue, which is consistent with Brillat-Savarin’s own cultural milieu and background. We are particularly interested in the work of scholars from the fields of literary studies, cultural studies, history, philosophy, hospitality, tourism and food studies, as well as writers and critics with an interest in Brillat-Savarin, his work and its impact, or those who might consider intersections with Irish and French literary, gastronomic or philosophical traditions.
Such examples might include papers that explore the significance of writing in gastronomic literature, contemporary food writing and culinary traditions. Consideration of Brillat-Savarin’s reflections on taste, for example, and which touch on the nature of pleasure, aesthetics and the human experience, might prompt scholars to reflect on ethics or aesthetics in today’s culinary world in the context of modern food practices, trends and philosophies.
Given the enduring relationship between France and Ireland, which has long been a major focus of JOFIS, we would also welcome submissions that explore intersections between French and Irish culture and thought, with a focus on gastronomy, literature and identity. Papers that examine this within a Franco-Irish context, or that draw comparisons between French and Irish food cultures, literary traditions and social histories, are obviously particularly welcome.
Deadline for submission: 01 February 2025 | To be published in volume 9, issue 1 (May/June 2025)
Submission Guidelines JOFIS accepts proposals of articles (6000-8000 words approximately excluding references) about any aspect related to the call. For any inquiry, refer to jofis @ tudublin.ie. Please submit your article through the JOFIS website - click "Submit Article" in the sidebar. You can find the guidelines to prepare your paper as indicated, using the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition, here: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/jofis/policies.html
Book Reviews The Journal of Franco-Irish Studies also welcomes book reviews of relevant publications [1,000-1,500 words; must indicate the title of the book, the names of the author(s) and the publication information (place of publication, publisher, year of publication, page numbers and ISBN)].
Spontaneous article submissions are also always welcome.