JASNA-NY newsletter available

The Spring, 2010 issue of JASNA-NY's newsletter is now on their website. You can click here to get to the newsletter directly.This issue includes:--A recap of the December, 2009 "Birthday meeting" as well as the Birthday Toast.--A report on the Morgan Family Day--A newly discovered portrait--Announcement of upcoming meetings and more.

Jane Austen a model of manners

A recent New York Times article references Jane Austen as a model of a time in which manners were important. The article is about the loss of manners...Enjoy! Op-Ed ContributorIt’s My Party, and You Have to Answer By RAND RICHARDS COOPERPublished: March 14, 2010 HartfordHERE’S an etiquette experiment for you: E-mail an invitation for a … Continue reading Jane Austen a model of manners →

JA heroines are rather trying!?

This author - with his comment about Regency bucks escaping the "rather trying " company of Jane Austen's heroines - reminds us of the exchange between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy where Elizabeth tells him she is surprised at him knowing any accomplished females at all.If this author thinks Jane Austen's heroines are "rather trying," … Continue reading JA heroines are rather trying!? →

Fresh new covers of Jane Austen’s novels

Bethany House Publishing is publishing a fresh version of Jane Austen's novels.This edition of Pride and Prejudice is aimed at one goal: to enhance your enjoyment of the novel.The text is the same wonderful story of love and family and humor that centuries of readers have enjoyed. Sprinkled with trivia, lists, notes, facts, jottings, and … Continue reading Fresh new covers of Jane Austen’s novels →

CD of English Dance Music

Springtime greetings from Victoria, British Columbia; The English Country Dance community in Victoria is celebrating the release of a brand new CD, The Dancehall Players: Live From Dan’s Hall - Music for English Country Dance. With familiar tunes from Knole Park (1788) to the Duke of Kent’s Waltz (1801), and a handful of less frequently … Continue reading CD of English Dance Music →

Putting your stamp on it!

Albeit very modern, these illustrations and stamps are very regency in their content. Illustrator holly-anne rolfe’s website is the place to visit. Holly makes custom rubber stamps based on images of your home’s exterior. Based in London, Holly creates beautiful custom stamp designs based on your home, including your address, or any other message you’d … Continue reading Putting your stamp on it! →

Update on Three Weissmanns of Westport

The Three Weissmanns of Westport is a playful, loose-jointed homage to Sense & Sensibility. The author is Cathleen Schine and you have to check out her website & read her blog. http://www.cathleenschine.com/. Her favorite book is Emma & her blog dated 2/12/10 Austenolatry talks about her visit to The Morgan Library. She writes, "To deny … Continue reading Update on Three Weissmanns of Westport →

Lady Susan Reading

Tickets are still available for the "Lady Susan" Salon Reading on Monday April 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm. You won't want to miss the reading and reception of this wonderful, often neglected Austen novel. You may register by using the PayPal option. To view the invitation click here. To use the PayPal option click here.

JASNA-NY event

Registration is open for the Spring JASNA-NY Regional MeetingSaturday, May 1st at 2:00 p.m.Come hear our guest speaker, Arnie Perlstein, talk about "The Shadow Story of Emma: Jane Austen, the Secret Feminist"For more information and registration:Go to http://www.jasnany.org and click on this event.If you have any problem accessing the registration form, please email us at … Continue reading JASNA-NY event →

Diversions in Jane’s Time

One of the many diversions in Jane Austen's time was a good game of cards. This website has a wealth of inspiration that is the world of playing cards.