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.
Submission Deadline: Nov. 30, 2020
Young Filmmakers Contest
JASNA's Southwest Region invites amateur filmmakers under the age of 30 to submit an original short of five minutes or less centered around Jane Austen. A guest panel of expert judges will select the top three.
The JASNA Post
October 22, 2020
From the AGM: What Were Elections Like in Jane Austen's England?
If you think our modern electoral process is complicated, just see what it was like in Regency England! In this timely video presentation from JASNA's 2020 Annual General Meeting, held online...
August 30, 2020
Call for Papers:
Special Issue of
Persuasions On-Line
Beyond the Bit of Ivory: Jane Austen and Diversity.
August 30, 2020
2020 Essay Contest
Winners Selected
JASNA is pleased to announce the winners of our 2020 Essay Contest, an annual event open to high school, college/university, and graduate school students worldwide.
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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