6 novels. 200 years. Millions of fans.
The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. Join us in celebrating her life, her works, and her genius.
2019 International Visitor Program
Applications Due Dec. 15
JASNA Members: Apply for a fellowship to work on your Austen-related project in Chawton for up to 6 weeks this summer.
The JASNA Post
September 5, 2018
Bonus Issue of Persuasions On-Line Just Published
The Persuasions Editor and Editorial Board have prepared an unprecedented third edition of Persuasions On-Line this year, once again making the latest in Austen scholarship available to the public.
August 9, 2018
The Adventures of JASNA’s 2018 International Visitor
Teresa Trout, JASNA’s 2018 International Visitor, spent five weeks this summer conducting research at Jane Austen’s House Museum and Chawton House for her dissertation on the Country House Novel. She has now...
August 5, 2018
2018 Essay Contest
Winners Selected
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 JASNA Essay Contest, an annual event open to high school, college/university, and graduate school students worldwide.
JASNA Members on Jane Austen
Austen's Enduring Appeal
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
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Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
Oct
20
Utah Region: The Gothic Elements of Bath
Salt Lake City, UT
Nov
10
Minnesota Region: A Conversation with Jane Austen
Woodbury, MN
Nov
17
Atlanta, Georgia Region: 18th-Century Whitework Workshop
Chattahoochee Hills, GA
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Persuasion
