6 novels.  200 years.  Millions of fans.

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 and works.


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International Visitor Applications Due Dec. 16

2024 JASNA International Visitor Program

International Visitor Applications Due Dec. 16

Are you working on an Austen-related creative or scholarly project that requires research in Chawton, England? Applications for JASNA’s 2024 International Visitor grant are being accepted now through Dec. 16, 2023.

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Introducing Our Podcast

Episode 5 Now Available: Jane Austen & Divorce

Introducing Our Podcast

Check out our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, dedicated to exploring the life and works of Jane Austen. We offer the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation! Follow us here or on your favorite podcast app.

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Save the Date: 2024 JASNA AGM

“Austen, Annotated: Jane Austen’s Literary, Political, and Cultural Origins.”

Save the Date: 2024 JASNA AGM

Join us in Cleveland Oct 18-20, 2024, for JASNA’s annual conference. We’ll focus on Jane Austen’s origin story, exploring her world and how it influenced her novels, juvenilia, and letters.

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The JASNA Post


November 20, 2023

Kudos to the 2023 Essay Contest Winners

The winners of our 2023 Essay Contest have been revealed, and their outstanding entries have been published here on our website.

November 16, 2023

2023 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners

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.

November 10, 2023

Jane Austen & Divorce:
A Visit with James Nagle

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.

Austen's World Up Close

Providing Context

Austen's World Up Close

JASNA members share their expertise in short videos that shine a light on aspects of life in Jane Austen's world.

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Austen's Enduring Appeal

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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Become a Member

Learn about the benefits of JASNA membership: our publications, regional events, conferences, and more.

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