Persuasions #12, 1990 Page 140
1991 JASNA Literary Competition Topic: What can be learned about Emma from her
relationship with her father and Mr. Knightley? PRIZES: UNDERGRADUATE: First $750*; Second $250 GRADUATE: First $750*; Second $250 RULES 1. The
original, personal essay should offer insight into Jane Austen’s artistry,
ideas, and values and should not be primarily a research paper. 2. The
essay should be 1,200 to 2,000 words and must be typed (double-spaced). The title page must include the student’s
name, permanent address, phone number college or university, and year in
school. 3.
Participation is limited to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled
full or part-time in a college or university. 4.
Three copies of each essay must be postmarked by April 31, 1991. The contest judges will make their final
decisions by August 31, 1991. Winners
will be announced in Washington, D.C. in October 1991 at the Annual General
Meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Entries should be sent to: Mary Gaither Marshall JASNA Annual Literary Competition Lombard, Illinois * The judges reserve the right not to award first prize if no superior essay is submitted. |