Jane Austen Day 2016 in Philadelphia

March 22, 2016 by Vic

Jane Austen Day will be celebrated in Philadelphia, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., the Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad St. Click here for more information.

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Theme: Join JASNA Eastern Pennsylvania Region at the exquisite Union League for a day celebrating the bicentenary of the publication of Emma in Philadelphia, the city that first published Emma in the United States. Emma Woodhouse, famously described by Austen as the heroine “whom no one but myself will much like” will get our full consideration on Jane Austen Day. Is Emma witty and charming or meddling and pretentious? Or perhaps Austen’s most complex heroine is all of these things and much more.

The Speakers: Four Austen scholars – Claudia L. Johnson, John Mullan, Michael Gamer and William Galperin.

Posted in Jane Austen's World | Tagged Jane Austen Day, JASNA Eastern Pennsylvania Region | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on March 22, 2016 at 21:04 dholcomb1

cool
on March 23, 2016 at 00:32 Lynne

Oh, wouldn’t I love to be there???
on March 28, 2016 at 11:09 Jessica Volz

Congratulations on reaching 10 million hits! This is the most delightful blog I have encountered; I am proud to have that prejudice! I would love an annotated copy of either Emma or Pride and Prejudice. Keep up the great work! :)
on March 28, 2016 at 11:40 karenhseattle

I am loving Jane Austen Day. For me it is every day, and so a special day set aside is a day made precious.
on March 28, 2016 at 17:44 Jane

Emma is definitely all of those things! Congratulations on reaching a milestone in visitors!
on March 29, 2016 at 00:38 Linda Vigil

It would be amazing to attend!
on March 29, 2016 at 22:13 Maureen

Oh, if only I could attend!
on April 4, 2016 at 12:05 Catherine

Looking forward to attending Jane Austen Day in Philadelphia! It promises to be a wonderful day in a beautiful and historic location.

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