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Who Was Kashibai Kanitkar?
Next in our “Asia and the Regency” series, Jane Austen & Co. explores Austen’s ties to India and the Austenian resonances in the writings...
Jan 31, 2022


China in the European Imagination
On December 16th, 2021, we not only celebrated Jane Austen's birthday but we also welcomed Professor Peter Sabor to talk about "From Xo...
Dec 17, 2021


Six Interesting Facts About Horace Walpole
This year, for Austen's birthday, Jane Austen & Co. is celebrating with another talk! We're so excited that Peter Sabor (McGill...
Dec 9, 2021

Read More About Global Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen
On December 2nd, 2021, we were so delighted to hear again from dress historian Hilary Davidson. We learned all about the Indian textile...
Dec 3, 2021


Read Along with Jane Austen
Want to read what Austen did in Regency England? Or maybe looking for some more sources on reading practices, libraries, and book...
Oct 24, 2020


Playing Games with Jane Austen
Baseball, whist, and charades: Jo Ann Staples has treated us to a dazzling spread of games, sports, and diversions popular in the...
Sep 4, 2020


Dancing and Revelry with Jane Austen
We could have danced all night with Susannah Fullerton after she gave a fantastic talk on "Dancing with Jane Austen." But the fun doesn't...
Aug 27, 2020


Learn how to Play Austen's Own Music!
On Tuesday, August 11th, Professor Jeanice Brooks (University of Southampton) shared selections from her project to digitize the Austen...
Aug 13, 2020


Embroidery patterns, readings, and more!
Last night, Jennie Batchelor shared with us a dazzling array of needlework crafts based on patterns that she found in the Lady's...
Jul 24, 2020


Must-Read Books and Blogs from "Dressing with Jane Austen"
Last night, we learned about flannel, corsets, and slippers with Hilary Davidson during our “Dressing with Jane Austen” event. Hilary had...
Jul 10, 2020


Jane Austen Inspired Recipes from Eating with Jane Austen
Last night, KC Hysmith shared with us some tantalizing Regency-inspired recipes, ready to be prepared within the modern kitchen. If you...
Jul 1, 2020

Dressing with Jane Austen, July 9th at 5pm EDT
All dressed up and nowhere to go? How about attending another free Zoom event for our “Staying Home with Jane Austen” series? Jane Austen...
Jun 23, 2020


Eating with Jane Austen, June 30th at 5 PM EST
Are you craving more Jane Austen content? Did our talk with Sonali Dev and Soniah Kamal whet your appetite? If so, join us for the first...
Jun 11, 2020

Jane Austen & Co Reads Belinda
On November 19, 2019, Sarah Schaefer Walton presented "Austen as Fangirl: Maria Edgeworth's Influence on Some of the Biggest Names in...
Mar 11, 2020
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