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.
An Outing for
Desperate Walkers
Sunday 30 September 2018 from 10am-11.30am.
Jane Austen described herself and her good friend Martha Lloyd as desperate walkers. They were always hoping for favourable weather so they could get out and about and enjoy the freedom and the fresh air.
Join Susannah Fullerton and other keen JASA walkers on a literary stroll through
Waverley Cemetery.
Visit the graves of prominent Australian literary figures such as Dorothea MacKellar, Henry Lawson and Henry Kendall and listen to some of their works read aloud. Look out to sea and listen to a reading from Sanditon. We hope you will come along and enjoy this different JASA experience.
You do NOT need to book for this event. Just come on the day.
