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““The World of Jane The World of Jane Austen”Austen”
Celebrate Jane Austen Celebrate Jane Austen
through her life, through her life,
novels, modernnovels, modern
adaptations, adaptations,
and mediaand media
Who is Jane Austen?Who is Jane Austen? 16 December 1775: born in Steventon England, to : born in Steventon England, to
George and Cassandra Austen (6 brothers and 1 George and Cassandra Austen (6 brothers and 1 sister)sister)
1790-1793: writes her juvenalia: writes her juvenalia 1795-1798: writes first versions of : writes first versions of Northanger Northanger
AbbeyAbbey (Susan), (Susan), SenseSense & Sensibility& Sensibility (Elinor & (Elinor & Marianne), and Marianne), and Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice (First (First Impressions)Impressions)
1801-1805: Father retires, moves to Bath with wife : Father retires, moves to Bath with wife & daughters & daughters
1803: ‘Susan’ (: ‘Susan’ (Northanger AbbeyNorthanger Abbey) bought by ) bought by publisher but never actually publishedpublisher but never actually published
1803-1805: “Lady Susan” begun: “Lady Susan” begun
Jane & FamilyJane & Family
Steventon Church & Steventon Church & BathBath
Who is Jane Austen? Who is Jane Austen? (cont.)(cont.)
1803-1805: “The Watsons” begun: “The Watsons” begun 1805: Father dies; women move from house : Father dies; women move from house
to houseto house 1808: Live in Southampton with brother & : Live in Southampton with brother &
Sister-in-lawSister-in-law 1809-1817: Lives with mother & Sister at : Lives with mother & Sister at
Chawton House on brother’s estate; Chawton House on brother’s estate; Revises P&P and S&SRevises P&P and S&S
1811: : Sense & SensibilitySense & Sensibility is published is published 1813: : Pride & PrejudicePride & Prejudice is published is published 1814: : Mansfield ParkMansfield Park is published; begins is published; begins
EmmaEmma
Chawton House/Writing Chawton House/Writing DeskDesk
Who is Jane Austen? Who is Jane Austen? (cont.)(cont.)
1816: : EmmaEmma published & dedicated to the published & dedicated to the Prince Regent Prince Regent
(whom she did NOT care for at all)(whom she did NOT care for at all) 1817: Begins “Sanditon” before debilitating : Begins “Sanditon” before debilitating
illnessillness 17 July 1817: dies in Winchester, England; : dies in Winchester, England;
buried in Winchester Cathedral together by buried in Winchester Cathedral together by brotherbrother
1818: : Northanger AbbeyNorthanger Abbey and and PersuasionPersuasion published posthumouslypublished posthumously
Jane Austen’s TombJane Austen’s Tomb
Jane’s DedicationJane’s Dedication
EmmaEmma by Jane Austen by Jane Austen
TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESSTO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESSTHE PRINCE REGENT,THE PRINCE REGENT,
THIS WORK IS,THIS WORK IS,BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS'S PERMISSION,BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS'S PERMISSION,
MOST REPECTFULLY DEDICATED,MOST REPECTFULLY DEDICATED,BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS'SBY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS'S
DUTIFULDUTIFULAND OBEDIENTAND OBEDIENT
HUMBLE SERVANT,HUMBLE SERVANT,THE AUTHOR THE AUTHOR
Regency EnglandRegency England
When is the Regency Period? 1811-1820 / 1795 -When is the Regency Period? 1811-1820 / 1795 -18371837
Technically the period of the Prince Regent of Technically the period of the Prince Regent of England, England,
Prince of Wales, later George IVPrince of Wales, later George IV The Regency Redingote The Regency Redingote BlogBlog A Regency Repository A Regency Repository BlogBlog Regency England Regency England BlogBlog Nancy Mayer Regency ResearcherNancy Mayer Regency Researcher Georgette Georgette HeyerHeyer Fan Site Fan Site The Regency InkwellThe Regency Inkwell Regency EncyclopediaRegency Encyclopedia
Regency DressRegency Dress
Jane Austen Purist or Jane Austen Purist or No?No?
Purist: Those who only read Jane Purist: Those who only read Jane Austen’s works and criticism of Austen’s works and criticism of her works.her works.
Non-Purist: The same as above, Non-Purist: The same as above, but also enjoy modern sequels, but also enjoy modern sequels, mash-ups, graphic novels and mash-ups, graphic novels and movie adaptations.movie adaptations.
Jane Austen Society of North Jane Austen Society of North AmericaAmerica(JASNA)(JASNA)
www.jasna.orgwww.jasna.org MembershipMembership Chapters/RegionsChapters/Regions Perks (JA Tours, Guest Speakers, Perks (JA Tours, Guest Speakers,
Publications)Publications) Annual General Meetings (brilliant fun!)Annual General Meetings (brilliant fun!) PersuasionsPersuasions JournalJournal Jane Austen’s Regency WorldJane Austen’s Regency World magazinemagazine Jane Austen in Vermont Jane Austen in Vermont BlogBlog
JASNA South Central Texas JASNA South Central Texas Regional ChapterRegional Chapter
http://http://jasnatxsc.wordpress.comjasnatxsc.wordpress.com//
A Regional Chapter that includes Austin A Regional Chapter that includes Austin and San Antonio. There is a Regional and San Antonio. There is a Regional Coordinator and 2 Vice-Presidents, one Coordinator and 2 Vice-Presidents, one for Austin and one for San Antonio.for Austin and one for San Antonio.
If you wish to join this chapter, please If you wish to join this chapter, please contact Bill Lesso at contact Bill Lesso at [email protected]@utexas.edu..
Jane Austen Web SitesJane Austen Web Sites AustenproseAustenprose Blog Blog
AustenonlyAustenonly Blog Blog RebublicRebublic of of PemberleyPemberley
Jane Austen Today Jane Austen Today BlogBlog Jane Austen’s World Jane Austen’s World BlogBlog
AustenBlogAustenBlog Jane Jane OdiweOdiwe Jane Austen Sequels Jane Austen Sequels BlogBlog
Jane Austen Film Club Jane Austen Film Club BlogBlog Lizzie Lizzie BennetBennet Diaries Diaries (YouTube series)(YouTube series)
Jane Austen’s House Museum, Jane Austen’s House Museum, ChawtonChawton ChawtonChawton House Library House Library
Jane Austen Centre Jane Austen Centre (Bath, England)(Bath, England) Jane Austen BooksJane Austen Books
Film AdaptationsFilm Adaptations
Sense and Sensibility Sense and Sensibility (1971, 1981, 1995*, 2008)(1971, 1981, 1995*, 2008)
Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice (1940, 1952, 1958, 1967, 1980, 1995*, 2005)(1940, 1952, 1958, 1967, 1980, 1995*, 2005)
Emma Emma (1960, 1972, 1996, 1996, 2010*)(1960, 1972, 1996, 1996, 2010*)
Mansfield ParkMansfield Park (1983, 1999*, 2007)(1983, 1999*, 2007)
Northanger Abbey Northanger Abbey (1986, 2007*)(1986, 2007*)
Persuasion Persuasion (1961, 1971, 1995*, 2007)(1961, 1971, 1995*, 2007)
Film StillsFilm Stills
Other Films based on Jane Other Films based on Jane AustenAusten
Becoming JaneBecoming Jane (2008) (2008) Miss Austen Regrets (2008)Miss Austen Regrets (2008) Lost in AustenLost in Austen (2009, P&P) (2009, P&P) I Have Found It (India, 2003-S&S)I Have Found It (India, 2003-S&S) Aisha Aisha (India, 2010-Emma)(India, 2010-Emma) Bride & Prejudice (India, 2004-P&P)Bride & Prejudice (India, 2004-P&P) From Prada to NadaFrom Prada to Nada (2011, S&S) (2011, S&S) Clueless (Emma, 1995)Clueless (Emma, 1995) The Jane Austen Book ClubThe Jane Austen Book Club (2008) (2008)
Other Films (cont.)Other Films (cont.)
Other Films (cont.)Other Films (cont.)
Modern Modern Criticism/AppreciationCriticism/Appreciation
Jane’s Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the Jane’s Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the WorldWorld / /
Claire HarmanClaire Harman Why Jane Austen?Why Jane Austen? / Rachel Brownstein / Rachel Brownstein A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me
About Love, Friendship, and the Things that Really About Love, Friendship, and the Things that Really MatterMatter / William Deresiewicz / William Deresiewicz
Jane Austen for DummiesJane Austen for Dummies / Joan Klingel Ray / Joan Klingel Ray Searching for Jane AustenSearching for Jane Austen / Emily Auerbach / Emily Auerbach What Matters in Jane Austen? : Twenty Crucial What Matters in Jane Austen? : Twenty Crucial
Puzzles SolvedPuzzles Solved / John Mullan / John Mullan Georgette Heyer's Regency WorldGeorgette Heyer's Regency World / Jennifer Kloester/ Jennifer Kloester
Appreciation BooksAppreciation Books
Criticism/Appreciation Criticism/Appreciation (cont.)(cont.)
The Real Jane Austen : A Life in Small ThingsThe Real Jane Austen : A Life in Small Things / / Paula ByrnePaula Byrne
The Friendly Jane Austen : A Well-Mannered The Friendly Jane Austen : A Well-Mannered Introduction to a lady of Sense & Sensibility Introduction to a lady of Sense & Sensibility / / Natalie TylerNatalie Tyler
Everybody's Jane : Austen in the Popular Everybody's Jane : Austen in the Popular ImaginationImagination / Juliette Wells / Juliette Wells
A Truth Universally Acknowledged : 33 Great A Truth Universally Acknowledged : 33 Great Writers on Why We Read Jane Austen Writers on Why We Read Jane Austen / ed. by / ed. by Susannah CarsonSusannah Carson
All Roads Lead to Austen: A Year-Long Journey with All Roads Lead to Austen: A Year-Long Journey with JaneJane / Amy Smith / Amy Smith
Jane Austen’s Cults and CulturesJane Austen’s Cults and Cultures / Claudia l. Johnson / Claudia l. Johnson Celebrating Pride & Prejudice: 200 Years of Jane Celebrating Pride & Prejudice: 200 Years of Jane
Austen’sAusten’s Masterpiece Masterpiece / / Susannah Fullerton Susannah Fullerton
Modern Sequels-Modern Sequels-AuthorsAuthors
Carrie BebrisCarrie Bebris Stephanie BarronStephanie Barron Amanda GrangeAmanda Grange
Jane OdiweJane Odiwe Rebecca Ann CollinsRebecca Ann Collins
Syrie JamesSyrie James Jill PitkeathleyJill Pitkeathley
Laurie Viera RiglerLaurie Viera Rigler Beth PatilloBeth Patillo
Shannon HaleShannon Hale Tracy KielyTracy Kiely
Victoria ConnellyVictoria Connelly
PopularPopular Fiction Fiction
Modern Sequels (cont.)Modern Sequels (cont.) Emma TennantEmma Tennant
Abigail ReynoldsAbigail Reynolds P. D. JamesP. D. James
Colleen McCulloughColleen McCullough Michael Thomas FordMichael Thomas Ford
Sharon LathanSharon Lathan Elizabeth AstonElizabeth Aston
Linda BerdollLinda Berdoll Karen Joy FowlerKaren Joy Fowler
Paula Marantz CohenPaula Marantz Cohen Seth Grahame-SmithSeth Grahame-Smith
Joan AikenJoan Aiken
Fun with Jane!Fun with Jane! Jane Austen Character/Heroine Quizzes…Jane Austen Character/Heroine Quizzes…
Who are you?Who are you? Jane Austen Quizzes and Trivia siteJane Austen Quizzes and Trivia site The Pemberley ShoppeThe Pemberley Shoppe Bingley’s Teas UnlimitedBingley’s Teas Unlimited Jane Austen Action FigureJane Austen Action Figure Jane Austen Gifts @ CafePress.comJane Austen Gifts @ CafePress.com Jane Austen’s Fight ClubJane Austen’s Fight Club Jane Austen’s Birthday: 11 of the Weirdest Jane Austen’s Birthday: 11 of the Weirdest
Adaptations….Adaptations…. My JASNA Poster: How NOT to Write a Jane My JASNA Poster: How NOT to Write a Jane
Austen-Inspired NovelAusten-Inspired Novel
A Little Extra A Little Extra Amusement…Amusement…
Jane Austen Bobblehead!!Jane Austen Bobblehead!!
Excessively Diverting Excessively Diverting QuotesQuotes
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. because there is no hope of a cure.
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid. stupid.
I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal. saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.
I cannot speak well enough to be unintelligible. I cannot speak well enough to be unintelligible. For what do we live, but to make sport for our For what do we live, but to make sport for our
neighbors and laugh at them in our turn?neighbors and laugh at them in our turn?
Thank You for you Kind Thank You for you Kind AttentionAttention
I do hope you were excessively diverted by I do hope you were excessively diverted by this presentation!this presentation!
You are now an official Jane Austen You are now an official Jane Austen Enthusiast!Enthusiast!
Inquiries?Inquiries?Debye Nicholl, LibrarianDebye Nicholl, Librarian
Brook Hollow Library, 210-207-9030Brook Hollow Library, [email protected]@sanantonio.gov (wk) (wk)
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