6 novels. 200 years. Millions of fans.
The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. Join us in celebrating her life and works.
JASNA Essay Contest
2020 Essay Contest Spotlights Austen's Juvenilia
We invite students worldwide to compete for awards in three divisions, focusing on Jane Austen’s youthful writings and her female "villains."
2020 JASNA Annual General Meeting: Oct. 9-11
2020 AGM Sneak Peek
Join us in Cleveland in October for an exuberant conference focused on Jane Austen's Juvenilia: early writings filled with bawdy physical humor and insights that seem too clever by far for such a young writer!
The JASNA Post
March 19, 2020
Jane Austen Upside Down: Spring Persuasions On-Line
We invite you to enjoy 11 new essays in this special issue of Persuasions On-Line—because at a time like this, we can all use more Jane Austen in our lives.
December 12, 2019
2020 Essay Contest Focuses on Austen's Juvenilia
JASNA's annual Essay Contest is under way, and we invite high school, college, and graduate school students worldwide to compete for scholarship awards in three divisions.
December 5, 2019
2020 International Visitor Applications Due Dec.16
The application deadline for the 2020 International Visitor Program fellowship is approaching fast.
JASNA Members on Jane Austen
Austen's Enduring Appeal
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
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Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
Mar
28
New York Metropolitan Region: Villains! - CANCELED
New York, NY
Mar
28
Palm Beaches Region: It's a Date! - POSTPONED
West Palm Beach, FL
Mar
29
Greater Sacramento Region: Austen on Stage! - CANCELED
Carmichael, CA
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Persuasion
