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Bollywood and Bollywood-styled Films Every Janeite Will Love
On January 27th, Jane Austen & Co. is going to Bollywood with our talk on “Emma in Bollywood: The Small World of Aisha.” Tristanne...
Jan 19, 2022


Jane Austen in Japan
Jane Austen & Co. is kicking off 2022 with another discussion for our Asia and the Regency series! In our talk “Translation and...
Jan 10, 2022

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


A Truth Universally Re-Acknowledged Young Writer Award: Hannah Engel
Congratulations to Hannah Engel for winning our Young Writer Award for the Truth Universally Re-Acknowledged Creative Writing Contest,...
May 19, 2021


A Truth Universally Re-Acknowledged First Place Winner: Elizabeth Gilliland
Congratulations to Elizabeth Gilliland, who won our Truth Universally Re-Acknowledged Creative Writing Contest, held in partnership with...
May 19, 2021

Teaching Jane Austen and Diversity: A Bibliography
Last night, on May 4th, 2021, we were delighted to welcome Juliette Wells (Goucher College) to talk about her experience teaching Jane...
May 5, 2021


Playing Games with Jane Austen Grand Prize Contest Winner: "Whist and Wandering Thoughts"
Congratulations to Margaret Chaney, winner of our Playing Games with Jane Austen essay contest. Margaret lives in sunny Southern...
Nov 1, 2020


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


Creative Writing High School Winner: “The Struggles of Embroidery”
Congratulations to M. R. Tom, winner of our High School creative writing contest on the theme of "Crafting with Jane Austen." M.R. Tom...
Sep 18, 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


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 & Company Presents Food, Family, and Identity with Sonali Dev and Soniah Kamal, June 4th
Join us for a very special online Jane Austen and Company event, as we sit down with two of our favorite authors. Sonali Dev (author of...
May 13, 2020


Jane Austen & Company Reads Sanditon
The fandom around Jane Austen is a subject that has captivated both fans and scholars alike. Even today, Janeites all over the world...
Mar 11, 2020


Games and Play in Austen's England
On July 15, 2019, we tried out some novel play as we explored the games and pastimes popular in Jane Austen's England. Presenter Anne...
Mar 11, 2020
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