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Portland AGM Registration is Open

Mon,21 Jun 18:00:00 GMT

Registration brochures for the Portland AGM were mailed on Friday June 18 to JASNA members in good standing. The registration forms for the AGM and optional tours are also posted online. You may register using either the online form or the form included in the brochure.

Reading about Northanger Abbey

Tue,04 May 23:00:00 GMT

The theme of JASNA's 2010 AGM is "Jane Austen and The Abbey: Mystery, Mayhem, and Muslin in Portland." JASNA member Janine Barchas's groundbreaking essay is recommended reading in preparation for the AGM: "Mapping Northanger Abbey: or, Why Austen's Bath of 1803 Resembles Joyce's Dublin of 1904.

Call for Papers for 2011 Annual General Meeting in Fort Worth

Wed, 23 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT

The Steering Committee for the 2011 Fort Worth AGM invites proposals for breakout sessions related to the Conference theme, "Jane Austen: 200 Years of Sense and Sensibility."

Special Edition of Persuasions On-Line is Published

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

A special edition of JASNA's journal Persuasions On-Line is published. It features papers from the July 2009 conference "New Directions in Austen Studies," held at Chawton House Library.

A Preview of Persuasions No. 31

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The forthcoming issue of JASNA's journal Persuasions No. 31 has gone to the printer! Featuring essays from "Jane Austen's Brothers and Sisters in the City of Brotherly Love," the 2009 Annual General Meeting in Philadelphia, it promises to be a fascinating collection.

Registration Is Open for 2010 Tour to England

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT

JASNA is now accepting registrations for its sponsored Tour of England in July, 2010.

Applications for International Visitor Program

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT

JASNA is now accepting applications for its International Visitor Program which sponsors a JASNA member to spend 4 weeks in Chawton, England on an Austen-related project.

Winter 2009 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with papers from the Philadelphia Annual General Meeting, among others.

Austen-themed gifts for the holidays

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:17:00 GMT

JASNA regional groups offer unique Jane Austen-related merchandise for the holidays: 2010 calendars, note cards, jewelry, and more.

Philadelphia Post-AGM Update

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Visit the Philadelphia AGM website to see photographs from the AGM, the answers to the quiz, and more.

Austen's Tonbridge Connections

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

A video report on a walk though Tonbridge is available on the Kent TV website. It was made as part of a project to document Austen family connections in Tonbridge, Kent.

Topic for 2010 Essay Contest Announced

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The topic of the JASNA 2010 Essay Contest aligns with the JASNA Annual General Meeting theme, Jane Austen and the Abbey: Mystery, Mayhem and Muslin, in Portland.

A Woman's Wit: Jane Austen's Life and Legacy

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The Morgan Library and Museum in New York is having an exhibition of which explores the life and work of Jane Austen. The exhibition runs from November 6, 2009 through March 14, 2010.

Student Essay Contest Winners Announced

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Winners of the 2009 JASNA Essay Contest are announced.

Special Theatrical Event During AGM

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

11th Hour Theater Company will present the musical Austentatious during the Philadelphia AGM.

Inaugural Issue of Persuasions Is Online

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, the inaugural issue of Persuasions now available online. It features articles from the first Annual General Meeting of JASNA in New York in 1979.

Persuasions No. 2 Available Online

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 2 is now available online. It features articles from the 1980 Annual General Meeting in Baltimore.

The "Story" of Fanny Dashwood

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Actress Harriet Walter wrote an amazingly Austenfaithful "back story" in preparation for her role as Fanny (Mrs. John) Dashwood in the 1995 film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.

Chawton House Library Short Story Winners

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Chawton House Library has announced the winners of the Jane Austen Short Story Competion. JASNA member Elsa Solender is one of two runners-up.

Juliette Wells on Why We Love Jane Austen

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Elda Rotor of Penguin Classics interviews Jane Austen scholar Juliette Wells about Austenmania, what it means to be a Janeite, etiquette in Austen's time, and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

Persuasions No. 3 Available Online

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 3 is now available online. It features articles from the 1981 Annual General Meeting in San Francisco.

AGM Registration Brochures Mailed to Members

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Registration brochures were mailed on June 8, 2009 to JASNA members in good standing. On June 10, 2009, the registration forms for the AGM and the tours will be posted.

Reserve Now for JAS Bermuda Conference

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Jane Austen Society (United Kingdom) is sponsoring a conference on "Jane Austen: The Bermuda Connection," May 4-11, 2010 in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Call for Papers for Portland Annual General Meeting

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Steering Committee for the 2010 Portland AGM invites proposals for breakout sessions related to the Conference theme, "Jane Austen and the Abbey: Mystery, Mayhem and Muslin in Portland."

Reading About Brothers and Sisters

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Looking forward to JASNA's Philadelphia AGM, Jane Austen's Brothers and Sisters in the City of Brotherly Love? Read about siblings in Persuasions and Persuasions On-Line.

A Preview of Persuasions No. 30

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The forthcoming issue of JASNA's journal Persuasions No. 30 has gone to the printer! Featuring essays from "Jane Austen's Legacy: Life, Love, and Laughter," the 2008 Annual General Meeting in Chicago, it promises to be a fascinating collection.

JASNA Tour to England Is Sold Out

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The JASNA-sponsored tour to England in the summer of 2009 is fully booked and the waiting list is closed. JASNA will continue to sponsor occasional tours to England.

Persuasions No. 4 Available Online

Tue, 18 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 4 is now available online. It features articles from the 1982 Annual General Meeting in Toronto, whose theme was "The Settings of the Novels."

Maps of the Novels: New Map of London

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The section of the JASNA website dedicated to maps of the novels has a new entry. JASNA member Jane Axelrod created a map of London that shows locations mentioned in all six of Austen's novels.

Applications for International Visitor Program

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

JASNA is now accepting applications for its International Visitor Program which sponsors a JASNA member to spend 4 weeks in Chawton, England on an Austen-related project.

Persuasions No. 5 Available Online

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 5 is now available online. It features articles from the 1983 Annual General Meeting in Philadelphia, whose theme was Emma.

Joan Ray Leads Online Discussion of Sense and Sensibility

Wed, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Masterpiece Classic on PBS will rebroadcast Sense and Sensibility in two parts, on February 1 and 8, 2009. JASNA Past President, will lead an online discussion about the adaptation February 2-13 on the Barnes and Noble Classics Book Club website.

Rebroadcast of Masterpiece Sense and Sensibility

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Masterpiece Classic on PBS will rebroadcast Sense and Sensibility (which premiered in 2008) in two parts, on February 1 and 8, 2009. Check the local listings for your PBS station to see the times in your area.

Winter 2008 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Sat, 16 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with papers from the Chicago Annual General Meeting, among others.

AGM Publications: The Beautifull Cassandra

Mon, 06 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT

"The Beautifull Cassandra: The Pictures, The Music, The Dance" is now available in the section of our website dedicated to works published for AGMs.

Twilight Movie's Connection to Austen

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The novel Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer, follows the Pride and Prejudice plot closely but gives quite a different twist to the romantic tension. It has been made into a film that is now a box-office smash.

JASNA Regions Celebrate Austen's Birthday

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Many JASNA Regions will be hosting events to celebrate Austen's 233rd birthday which is December 16, 2008. There will be dinners, teas, speakers and other creative activities.

Maps of the Novels: New Map of Bath

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The section of the JASNA website dedicated to maps of the novels has a new entry. JASNA member Nadine Ezra created a map of Bath that shows locations mentioned in Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey.

Persuasions No. 6 Available Online

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 6 is now available online. It features articles from the 1984 Annual General Meeting in St. Louis, whose theme was Persuasion.

Austen-themed gifts for the holidays

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:18:00 GMT

JASNA regional groups offer unique Jane Austen-related merchandise for the holidays: 2009 calendars, note cards, t-shirts, books, linens, jewelry, and more.

Winning Cartoon Caption from Chicago AGM Poster Session

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:22:00 GMT

Chicago AGM attendees who visited Gene Gill's poster session were challenged to write a caption for one of Gene's cartoons. Ted Adams from San Francisco came up with the winning entry.

Chicago AGM Quiz and Answers

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:16:00 GMT

The quiz from the recent Chicago Annual General Meeting has been posted. Test your knowledge of Austen's legacy and see how you do. The answers are also provided.

Topic for 2009 Essay Contest Announced

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The topic of the JASNA 2009 Essay Contest will be sibling relationships in Austen's novels.

Persuasions No. 9 Available Online

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 9 is now available online. It features articles from the 1987 Annual General Meeting in New York, whose theme was "Lady Susan and the Juvenilia."

Latest JASNA News Book Reviews

Tue, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The latest book reviews from JASNA News have been published online.

JASNA Discount for Regency World Magazine

Tue, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

JASNA members qualify for a 20% discount on Jane Austen's Regency World, magazine.

Essay Contest Winners Announced

Thu, 18 Aug 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Winners of the 2008 JASNA Essay Contest are announced.

New Section: Maps of the Novels

Fri, 14 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT

JASNA is pleased to announce a new section of the website dedicated to maps of the novels. Austen always situated her novels in a specific part of England, and her choice of locale is not random.

Reprint of In Defense of Mrs. Elton

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

JASNA is pleased to announce the publication of In Defense of Mrs. Elton, by Diana Birchall with illustrations by Juliet McMaster. This sympathetic look at Mrs. Elton was first published for the 1999 AGM in Colorado Springs.

Answers to the Austen-Byron Quiz

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The answers to the Austen-Byron Quiz, distributed at the Greater New York Region's "Austen and Byron: Together at Last" meeting in July are now posted.

Take the Austen-Byron Quiz

Mon, 13 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Take the Austen-Byron Quiz, distributed at the Greater New York Region's "Austen and Byron: Together at Last" meeting. The quiz answers will be published in August.

AGM Early Registration Fee Deadline - July 14

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The deadline for the Chicago AGM Early Registration Fee is July 14.

Latest JASNA News Book Reviews

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The latest book reviews from JASNA News, have been published online.

Miss Austen Regrets: Brook Edward Bridges

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

An article on the recent Masterpiece broadcast, Miss Austen Regrets, has been published. Entitled Miss Austen Regrets: Charles Thomas Haden, this essay looks at the relationship between Haden and Austen as documented in Austen's letters.

Reprint of His Cunning or Hers, a Postcript to Persuasion

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

JASNA is pleased to announce the publication of His Cunning or Hers, by June Menzies with illustrations by Juliet McMaster. This revealing collection of letters from Penelope Clay and William Walter Elliot was published for the 1993 AGM in Lake Louise and has been out of print ever since.

Essay Contest Deadline Extended to May 15

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The deadline for the JASNA Essay Contest has been extended to May 15! The theme of the JASNA 2008 Essay Contest is the new film adaptations of four Jane Austen novels, which were broadcast on Masterpiece Theatre between January and April earlier this year.

Miss Austen Regrets: Brook Edward Bridges

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

An article on the recent Masterpiece broadcast, Miss Austen Regrets, has been published. Entitled Miss Austen Regrets: Brook Edward Bridges, this essay looks at the relationship between Bridges and Austen as documented in Austen's letters.

Essay Contest Deadline: May 1

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The deadline for the JASNA Essay Contest is approaching! The theme of the JASNA 2008 Essay Contest is the new film adaptations of four Jane Austen novels, which were broadcast on Masterpiece Theatre between January and April earlier this year.

Spring 2008 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with essays discussing Jane Austen's influence worldwide.

A Preview of Persuasions No. 29

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The forthcoming issue of JASNA's journal Persuasions No. 29 has gone to the printer! Featuring essays from "Discovering Emma in Vancouver," the 2007 Annual General Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, it promises to be a fascinating collection.

Vote for JASNA in Online Contest

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT

JASNA's web site and several members are nominated in the first Jane Austen's Regency World Magazine contest.

JASNA News Editor Interview

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Carol Pippen, editor of JASNA News, is interviewed on WETA's "Author Author!"

Persuasions No. 10 Available Online

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 10 is now available online. It features articles from the 1988 Annual General Meeting in Chicago, whose theme was "Jane Austen's England."

JASNA Interview and Jane Austen Book Club DVD Release

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Sony Pictures is releasing The Jane Austen Book Club on DVD. On the occasion of the DVD launch, Sony interviewed JASNA members and director Robin Swicord and released the video interview exclusively to JASNA.

Take the Jane Austen Survey Online

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 3:00:00 GMT

Survey results will be presented at JASNA's Annual General Meeting in Chicago in October.

Call for Papers for Philadelphia Annual General Meeting

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The Steering Committee for the 2009 Philadelphia AGM invites proposals for breakout sessions related to the Conference theme, "Jane Austen's Brothers and Sisters in the City of Brotherly Love."

JASNA Regions Host Winter Events

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 24:00:00 GMT

Many JASNA regions have scheduled Austen events in January.

Essay Contest Partners with Masterpiece Theatre

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The theme of the JASNA 2008 Essay Contest will be the new film adaptations of four Jane Austen novels, which will be broadcast on Masterpiece Theatre beginning this month.

Winter 2007 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with papers from the Vancouver Annual General Meeting, among others.

TVO Austen Site Features JASNA Interviews

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:00:00 GMT

This month three new film adaptations of novels by Jane Austen will premiere in Canada on TVOntario (TVO). The TVO web site has interviews with three JASNA members.

AGM Keynote Speaker Janet Todd Interviewed in Vancouver

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Professor Janet Todd, the Carol Medine Moss Keynote Lecturer at the 2007 AGM, was interviewed in Vancouver by Sheryl McKay on British Columbia Radio CBC One.

Masterpiece Theatre Schedule of Austen Films

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Masterpiece Theatre's season devoted to "The Complete Jane Austen" begins on January 13, 2008, on PBS stations.

New JASNA Region is forming in Vermont

Tue, 31 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

A new JASNA Region is forming in Vermont, and all are welcome to attend an organizational meeting on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 1:00 PM.

Test Your Wits with the Emma Quiz

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:18:00 GMT

The quiz from the recent Vancouver Annual General Meeting has been posted. Test your knowledge of Emma and see how you do. The answers are also provided.

JASNA President Interviewed on Milwaukee Public Radio

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:30:00 GMT

JASNA President Marsha Huff was a guest on WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio's "Lake Effect" on August 9. The focus of the interview was the new film Becoming Jane, which opened that week.

Essay Contest Winners Announced

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Winners of the 2007 JASNA Essay Contest are announced.

Persuasions No. 12 Available Online

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 12 is one of the most requested issues of JASNA's journal. It features articles from the 1990 Annual General Meeting in Washington DC, whose theme was Sense and Sensibility.

Becoming Jane: Sorting Fact from Fiction

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

A special article, Becoming Jane: Sorting Fact from Fiction, by JASNA's president Marsha Huff, has been published.

New Issue of Persuasions On-Line Published

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

A special issue of JASNA's journal Persuasions On-Line on Joe Wright's 2005 film of Pride and Prejudice is published.

Rice Portrait Fails to Sell in Christie's Auction

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:30:00 GMT

The Rice Portrait failed to sell at Christie's "Important Old Master Paintings Part I" sale today in New York.

"James Stanier Clarke's Portrait of Jane Austen"

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:00:00 GMT

In light of recent media interest in portraits of Jane Austen, JASNA is pleased to make available an essay from Persuasions No. 27 by Prof. Joan Klingel Ray and Richard James Wheeler: "James Stanier Clarke's Portrait of Jane Austen."

Discussion of Pride and Prejudice on "What's the Word?"

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Listen to a replay of JASNA member Marcia McClintock Folsom's interview on a radio program discussing Pride and Prejudice, part of the Modern Language Association's series "What's the Word?."

Announcing the Publication Online of Persuasions No. 13

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:30:00 GMT

Long out of print, Persuasions No. 13 is one of the most requested issues of JASNA's journal. It features articles from the 1991 Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, whose theme was Emma.

Puzzling over Mr. Elton's Charade

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

An alternate solution to Mr. Elton's Charade in Emma.

In Memoriam: Bruce Stovel

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

A memoriam to Jane Austen scholar and frequent contributor to Persuasions, Bruce Stovel.

Winter 2006 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with papers from the Tuscon Annual General Meeting, among others.