Jane Austen in America: Highlights of Her First Century in American Periodicals

Program Type:

Authors & Writing

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

Mary Mintz, president of the Jane Austen Society of North America, has made some new discoveries about how Jane Austen was perceived in the United States during the nineteenth century.  Her talk presents an overview of Jane Austen's appearance in U.S. magazines and features two Austen champions and one Austen detractor.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.