Epoch (American magazine)

Epoch is an American literary magazine founded in 1947 at Cornell University. It is published three times per year and features short fiction, poetry, essays, and occasionally graphic narratives.

Epoch has a long history of publishing work by both established and emerging writers. Notable authors who have appeared in its pages include Vladimir Nabokov, Thomas Pynchon, Joyce Carol Oates, Eudora Welty, John Barth, Rick Moody, and ZZ Packer, among many others.

The magazine is known for its commitment to publishing high-quality literary work and for its role in promoting contemporary literature. It is edited by faculty and students from the Cornell University Creative Writing Program. Epoch is supported by Cornell University and by subscriptions and donations. It is generally considered a respected venue for literary writers hoping to reach a discerning audience.

Manuscripts are typically accepted through online submissions and undergo a rigorous review process.