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.
Next event
Sydney meeting
“The Scene Enlarged”: Jane Austen’s Education of a Reader
Dr Penny Gay
NOTE: This meeting is also the JASA Annual General Meeting, so there will be various procedural matters before the talk begins.
View the event calendar to see all upcoming JASA events, except for Regional meetings.
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A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers.m event.
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A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers
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