Persuasions #10, 1988                                                                                                                                            Page 51

 

1989 JASNA Literary Competition

 

Topic: Choose one or two characters from Pride and Prejudice (other than Elizabeth and Darcy) and discuss how Jane Austen uses characterization to develop the plot and theme and to add to our understanding of Elizabeth and Darcy.

 

FIRST PRIZE: $750*

RUNNERS-UP: 3 PRIZES OF $250 EACH

 

RULES

 

1.  The original, personal essay should offer insight into Jane Austen’s artistry, ideas, and values and should not be primarily a research paper.

 

2.  The essay should be 1,200 to 2,000 words and must be typed (double-spaced).  The title page must include the student’s name, permanent address, phone number, college or university, and year in school.

 

3.  Participation is limited to undergraduate students enrolled full or part-time in a college or university.

 

4.  Essays must be postmarked by April 30, 1989.  The contest judges will make their final decisions by August 30, 1989.  Winners will be announced in October 1989 at the Annual General Meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America.  Entries will not be returned.

 

5.  Further information and entries:  Mary Gaither Marshall

JASNA Annual Literary Competition

Lombard, Illinois

 

* The judges reserve the right not to award first prize if no superior essay is submitted.

 

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