Don't forget to read the latest installments of Good Intentions, a web novel set in Jane Austen's time by author Catherine Spencer.
Tag: Jane Austen
Lower Assembly Balls and Bath Society Tea
April 20, 20106:00 to 7:30 p.m. The Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County Lititz Library Lititz, Pennsylvania Fans of Jane Austen will enjoy this Lower Assembly Balls and Bath Society Tea hosted by the Jane Austen Society of Lancaster County. The annual event will feature a reading from Austen’s Northanger Abbey, and some society members … Continue reading Lower Assembly Balls and Bath Society Tea
PBS SERIES on Dolley Madison ON-LINE
Illinois regional coordinator, Natalie Goldberg wrote to say that she has been enjoying the PBS series Dolley Madison online. The acting is wonderful. Most enjoyable for Janeites, of course, is the context. There is even a chapter on costuming, with an analysis of the fashion changes, focusing on her lifetime of clothing, how the clothing … Continue reading PBS SERIES on Dolley Madison ON-LINE
Sense and Sensibility Marvel Comics
If you enjoyed the Pride and Prejudice Marvel Comics, you will probably be pleased to learn that they have created Sense and Sensibility as a comic strip book. It will be available on May 10, 2010. To link to their site you may click here.
Juliette Wells Goucher College Podcast
JASNA-NY member, Professor Juliette Wells is the Goucher College Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence for 2009-2010. She gave a lecture titled "For the Love of Jane Austen" on Wednesday, February 17, at 7 p.m. in the Batza Room of the Athenaeum. Juliette discussed why present-day Austen fans so often choose to feature the author in their … Continue reading Juliette Wells Goucher College Podcast
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
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!
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 