The JASNA Post
Announcements, News, and Observations
Jane Austen & Her Genius: A Visit with Juliet McMaster
March 7, 2024
Professor Juliet McMaster, grande dame of Austen scholarship and one of the founding members of JASNA, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about the genius that is Jane Austen.
Student Memberships Free through Dec 2025
March 2, 2024
Jane Austen’s 250th birthday is coming up in 2025, and we’re starting the celebration early with a special offer for the next generation of Austen fans and scholars.
2024 Essay Contest Open
February 19, 2024
JASNA's 2024 Essay Contest is under way, and we’re excited to see what the next generation of Jane Austen scholars has to say about this year’s topic! High school, college,...
Jane Austen & Food: A Visit with Julienne Gehrer
February 1, 2024
From roast mutton to white soup, pickled melon to Bath buns, Jane Austen and her characters enjoyed a variety of fascinating foods.
Jane Austen & Dido Belle: A Visit with Renata Dennis
January 5, 2024
In Episode 7 of Austen Chat, we're delighted to bring you a lively interview with JASNA member Renata Dennis on the fascinating story of Dido Belle, a woman of color...
Jane Austen & Mr. Wickham: A Visit with Adrian Lukis
December 7, 2023
Dear Janeites, it is our pleasure to welcome Adrian Lukis as a guest on Austen Chat this month! You know and love him as the actor who played George Wickham in...
Kudos to the 2023 Essay Contest Winners
November 20, 2023
The winners of our 2023 Essay Contest have been revealed, and their outstanding entries have been published here on our website.
2023 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners
November 16, 2023
It's a wrap! JASNA announced the winners of its 2023 Young Filmmakers Contest in an awards event held November 3 during the 2023 JASNA Annual General Meeting in Denver, CO.
Jane Austen & Divorce:
A Visit with James Nagle
November 10, 2023
Ending a Regency-era marriage was difficult and daunting! In this episode, attorney James Nagle helps us navigate the murky legal waters of dissolving marital ties in Austen's time.
Jane Austen & Her Endings: A Visit with Inger Brodey
October 5, 2023
How "happy" are the endings of Jane Austen’s novels? In Episode 4 of our Austen Chat podcast, we chat with Professor Inger Brodey about Austen’s endings: what she includes, what she leaves out,...
