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Visit JASNA on Facebook!

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

JASNA has launched a new Facebook page.

Essays about Jane Austen's Life

Sat, 03 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Collected essays on Jane Austen's life from JASNA publications.

Grant Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2013 JASNA International Visitor Program

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:00:00 GMT

JASNA is now accepting applications for its 2013 International Visitor Program which sponsors a JASNA member to spend 4 weeks in Chawton, England on an Austen-related project.

Pictures of Jane Austen

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The JASNA website has a new page featuring links to essays in JASNA publications on the various pictures of Jane Austen including newer images that have been advanced as portraits of Austen, each image having supporters and detractors.

Winter 2012 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with selected papers from the Annual General Meeting in New York.

Topic for 2013 Essay Contest Announced

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The topic of the JASNA 2013 Essay Contest aligns with the JASNA Annual General Meeting theme, "Pride and Prejudice ... Timeless.", taking place in Minniapolis in October, 2013.

Call for Papers for 2014 Annual General Meeting in Montreal

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The Steering Committee for the 2014 Minneapolis Annual General Meeting invites proposals for breakout sessions related to the conference theme, "Mansfield Park in Montreal: Contexts, Conventions and Controversies."

Austen-themed gifts for the holidays

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:16:00 GMT

JASNA regional groups offer unique Jane Austen-related merchandise for the holidays: 2013 calendars, note cards, jewelry, and more.

Reading about Sex, Money and Power

Thu, 27 Aug 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The theme of JASNA's 2012 AGM is "Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen's Fiction." Essays from Persuasions On-Line as well as printed Persuasions on sex, money and power are highlighted.

Student Essay Contest Winners Announced

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Winners of the 2012 JASNA Essay Contest are announced. The winning essays in all categories are posted.

Summer 2012 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT

A new issue of JASNA's online Journal is published with selected papers from the conference at the University of St. Andrews celebrating 200 years of Sense and Sensibility.

A Preview of Persuasions No. 33

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The forthcoming issue of JASNA's journal Persuasions No. 33 has gone to the printer! Featuring essays from "Jane Austen: 200 Years of Sense and Sensibility" at the 2010 Annual General Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, it promises to be a fascinating collection.

Registration for the 2012 Annual General Meeting begins on May 2

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Registration for the New York AGM to be held in October, 2012 will begin on May 2. The theme for this conference is "Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen's fiction."

Call for Papers for 2013 Annual General Meeting in Minneapolis

Sat, 07 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The Steering Committee for the 2013 Minneapolis Annual General Meeting invites proposals for breakout sessions related to the conference theme, "Pride and Prejudice ... Timeless."

Registration Is Open for 2012 Tour to England

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

JASNA is now accepting registrations for its sponsored Tour of England in July, 2012. The theme of this year's tour, "The England of Jane Austen and Her Family," focuses on homes, estates, towns, and cities that Jane Austen and her family lived in and visited.

Applications Open for International Visitor Program

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 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 2011 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Wed, 16 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT

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

Topic for 2012 Essay Contest Announced

Sun, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The topic of the JASNA 2012 Essay Contest aligns with the JASNA Annual General Meeting theme, Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen's Fiction, taking place in New Yrok City in October, 2012.

Austen-themed gifts for the holidays

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:16:00 GMT

JASNA regional groups offer unique Jane Austen-related merchandise for the holidays: 2012 calendars, note cards, jewelry, and more.

Video Preview of 2012 AGM in New York City

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

You are invited to view a video preview of the JASNA 2012 Annual General Meeting to be held in Brooklyn, New York.

Student Essay Contest Winners Announced

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Winners of the 2011 JASNA Essay Contest are announced. The winning first place essays in all categories are posted.

Reading about Sense and Sensibility

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:30:00 GMT

The theme of JASNA's 2011 AGM is "200 Years of Sense and Sensibility." Essays from Persuasions On-Line as well as printed Persuasions on Sense and Sensibility are highlighted.

A Preview of Persuasions No. 32

Thu, 05 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The forthcoming issue of JASNA's journal Persuasions No. 32 has gone to the printer! Featuring essays from "Jane Austen and the Abbey: Mystery, Mayhem, and Muslin" at the 2010 Annual General Meeting in Portland, Oregon, it promises to be a fascinating collection.

Fort Worth AGM Registration Is Open

Wed,04 May 06:00:00 GMT

Registration brochures for the Fort Worth AGM were mailed on Monday May 2 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.

Call for Papers for 2012 Annual General Meeting in New York

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The Steering Committee for the 2012 New York AGM invites proposals for breakout sessions related to the Conference theme, "Sex, Money and Power in Jane Austen's Fiction"

Masterpiece Austen Book and Film Club Guide

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Masterpiece celebrates its 40th anniversary on PBS by offering free Book and Film Club Guides including one for Jane Austen's works.

Registration Is Open for 2011 Tour to England

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT

JASNA is now accepting registrations for its sponsored Tour of England in July, 2011. It will focus on locations from Sense and Sensibility, celebrating the 200th anniversary of its publication.

Applications Open for International Visitor Program

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 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.

Rudyard Kipling's "The Janeites"

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Rudyard Kipling's "The Janeites" is published on JASNA's website, courtesy of the Rudyard Kipling Society.

Winter 2010 issue of Persuasions On-Line

Wed, 16 Dec 2010 02:00:00 GMT

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

Austen-themed gifts for the holidays

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:17:00 GMT

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

Topic for 2011 Essay Contest Announced

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT

The topic of the JASNA 2011 Essay Contest aligns with the JASNA Annual General Meeting theme, 200 Years of Sense and Sensibility, taking place in Fort Worth in October, 2011.

Portland Post AGM Page

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Everything came up roses at the Portland Annual General Meeting!

Student Essay Contest Winners Announced

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Winners of the 2010 JASNA Essay Contest are announced. The winning first place essays in all categories are posted.

Reading about Northanger Abbey

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT

The theme of JASNA's 2010 AGM is "Jane Austen and The Abbey: Mystery, Mayhem, and Muslin in Portland." Essays from Persuasions On-Line as well as printed Persuasions on Northanger Abbey are highlighted.

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.

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.