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Jane Austen & Co. News
Jan 19, 2022
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 10, 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...
Dec 3, 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...
May 19, 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 5, 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...
Oct 31, 2020
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...
Oct 23, 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...
Sep 18, 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 4, 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...
Aug 27, 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 13, 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...
Jul 10, 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 1, 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...
Jun 23, 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 11, 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...
May 13, 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...
Mar 11, 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...
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