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Join producer/professor Janet Saidi, the author of the recently published book "Jane Austen: The Original Romance Novelist," for a discussion of the social commentary that powers Austen’s plots and the exciting Austen fandom and scholarship that’s made Austen a cultural force for two and a half centuries. Books provided by Skylark Bookshop will be available for sale and signing. Adults.
Let’s celebrate the 250th year of Jane Austen, who was born on December 16, 1775. Just in time for this 250th birthday, we’ll discuss the unexpectedness of Austen, the social commentary that powers Austen’s plots and the exciting fandom and scholarship that’s made Austen a cultural force for two and a half centuries. Producer/professor Janet Saidi is the author of the recently published book "Jane Austen: The Original Romance Novelist." Come for a conversation about Jane Austen, society, romance, power and love.
Thanks to Skylark Bookshop, copies of the book will be available for sale and signing following the talk.
Adults.
