Persuasion, 200 Years of Constancy and Hope by Rose Marie Nester It was late September, and the weather was still like summer – hot! But just over 900 Janeites gathered in Kansas City for JASNA’s Annual General Meeting. Because of the proximity of Kansas City to St. Louis, a large … READ ON
JASNA – We are saddened by the loss of a longtime member, Helen Burtch, of St. Louis. Thoughts and condolences go to her family and friends from all the members of the Metropolitan St. Louis Region of JASNA. Helen was a lively and generous member of our organization and a … READ ON
Jane Austen Summer Program Presents “200 Years of Persuasion” June 15 to 18, 2017 Hosted by the University of North Carolina, CH and JASNA-NC CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — This summer more than 100 people, including Austen fans, established scholars, graduate students, K-12 teachers, and aspiring authors, will have the opportunity … READ ON
Dear Essay Writers, As you know, JASNA (National level) sponsors an essay contest every year, with three categories: high school, undergraduate and graduate. The topic is usually tied to the theme of the upcoming AGM, in this case, it is the “afterlife” of Jane Austen’s novels. Our 2017 Essay Contest … READ ON
The Jane Austen Society of North America- Greater Louisville Region is already hard at work on the 9th Annual Jane Austen Festival, which will be held at 1790’s Locust Grove in Louisville, Kentucky. This year, we will be celebrating “Jane Austen’s Legacy, 1775-1817,” and commemorating 200 years since her passing. … READ ON
