The Jane Austen Society of Australia
On 18th July 1817, Jane Austen died in the arms of her sister Cassandra “I have lost such a treasure”, Cassandra wrote of her loss, “such a sister, such a friend as never can have been surpassed.” Cassandra had lost sister and friend, but the world had lost its greatest novelist – far, far too early! 2017 marks the anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. All over the world, people are marking the occasion and celebrating the talent and genius of Jane Austen. Exhibitions, talks, performances, discussions, church services are all being planned in order to commemorate Jane Austen and her legacy.
The Jane Austen Society of Australia is a member-based association founded in 1989 to bring together lovers and admirers of Jane Austen in this part of the world. We number academics and scholars amongst our members, but we are mostly enthusiastic amateurs who meet to discuss the genius of Austen and to explore the era that gave rise to her.
Although based in Sydney, we have members in all states of Australia and overseas, and we warmly welcome visitors to our events.
We produce regular publications, have a member’s library, and sell Austen-inspired items through our Regency Fair stall at meetings.
Find out more about becoming a member of JASA, or read the latest updates from JASA’s Facebook page here.
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2 weeks 3 days ago
The fashion of Jane Austen’s novels.
The Fashion of Jane Austen's Novels
Hilary Davidson, author of 'Dress in the Age of Jane Austen,' explores the fashions of Britain's Regency period.
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Hilary Davidson’s new book, titled ‘Dress in the age of Jane Austen’.
Austen’s no fashion plain Jane
Jane Austen was so attuned to the social niceties of her age that even seemingly frivolous or inconsequential details in her novels can provide vivid clues about the preoccupations of the English gentry of the early 19th century. Clothing and fashion, what characters are wearing and what they have t...
1 month 3 weeks ago
Dress in the age of Jane Austen.
Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion by Hilary Davidson
Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion by Hilary Davidson
1 month 3 weeks ago
October JASA Meeting Whilst it wasn’t the meeting our JASA members were expecting, we were fortunate enough to have our president, Susannah Fullerton rescue us with a wonderful talk, titled, ‘Bad Mr Wickham’. It was a thoroughly entertaining talk, which included three excerpts from Adrian Lukis’s show titled, ‘Being Mr Wickham’. JASA members were lucky to experience this talk given by Susannah; a talk that has never before been heard in Australia. Susannah worked extremely hard at the last minute to prepare this fabulous talk...under extremely difficult circumstances. Thank you to Susannah, not just for this talk, but for the…
1 month 4 weeks ago
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OUR PRESIDENT, SUSANNAH FULLERTON. Dear JASA Member, We are most disappointed to have to inform you that Adrian Lukis is in hospital with a serious infection and has had to cancel his planned visit to Australia. He sends his most sincere apologies to all, and hopes to come next year instead. As you know, our regular Saturday meeting was to include an interview with Adrian. The meeting will still be held at the usual venue and the cost will be the usual $5. I will give a talk on 'Bad Mr Wickham', and there will be discussion…
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