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Northern California Region: Valentine's Day Celebration (Virtual)

Feb 14

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Valentine's Day Celebration

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by joining fellow Janeites in exploring the romance of Jane Austen’s novels.

The evening’s entertainment will consist of three parts:

A short presentation by Anne Krause on how Valentine’s Day was celebrated in the Regency.
Group discussion of several love poems by some of Austen’s favorite poets, including Cowper, Byron, and one by Jane herself.
Group discussion sharing romantic moments and passages in Austen’s novels, beginning with a brief but deep dive into Captain Wentworth’s “half-agony, half-hope” letter.

Click here for copies of the poems.

About JASNA

The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.

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