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Northwest Review

ノースウェスト・レビュー

Nōsuuesuto Rebyū

Profile

Gender
Unknown
Born
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Nationality
United States
Languages
English
Residence History
Eugene, Oregon (base of university publication)

Career

Occupations
literary journal, university publication
Active Years
1959-
Affiliations
University of Oregon
Influenced By
Pacific Northwest literary community, University of Oregon academic and creative environment
Influenced
Provided a venue for regional poets and writers

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Northwest Review (journal)

1959 literary journal

A triannual literary journal based at the University of Oregon. For decades it published poetry, short fiction and criticism. It was published for over 50 years up to 2011, underwent a hiatus, and resumed publication in 2020 under a new editor-in-chief.

poetryshort fictionregional culturecriticism

Style & Themes

Literary Style
favours contemporary poetic approachesincludes experimental and avant-garde works
Recurring Motifs
Pacific Northwest nature and landscapeperspectives rooted in university and academic community

Legacy

A long-standing university-affiliated literary journal that has played an important role in the local and regional literary scene. Its revival after a long hiatus has contributed both to the continuity of regional literature and to new editorial directions.

Academic Societies

  • regional literary organizations
  • University of Oregon affiliated societies

Archives

  • University of Oregon Libraries — periodicals/archive

Quotes

  • The Northwest Review is a tri-annual journal of literature that was published for over 50 years up to 2011.
    Source: Wikipedia (University of Oregon media) (2011)

Trivia

  • Went on hiatus in 2011 and resumed publication in 2020 under editor S. Tremaine Nelson.
  • Has long served as a venue for works by students, faculty and regional writers affiliated with the University of Oregon.