The JASNA Post
Announcements, News, and Observations
Introducing the 2024 JASNA Young Filmmakers Contest Judges
June 17, 2024
The deadline for JASNA’s 2024 Young Filmmakers Contest is coming up fast (June 24), and we’re excited to announce this year’s panel of distinguished judges.
Jane Austen & Her Bookshelf: A Visit with Susan Allen Ford
June 6, 2024
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.
Jane Austen & Movie Music: A Visit with Ruth Mudge
May 2, 2024
The delicate tinkling of a pianoforte. The clash of cymbals. The soothing strains of a harp.
Jane Austen & the Decorative Arts: A Visit with Kristen Miller Zohn
April 4, 2024
During the Georgian era, gender differences in domestic goods became increasingly common.
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...
