Jane Austen Now: A Saturday Symposium - University of Delaware

In honor of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and our recent acquisition of Pride and Prejudice, the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press will host Jane Austen Now: A Saturday Symposium. This one-day event brings together scholars and readers from the University of Delaware and beyond to explore Austen’s influence and cultural legacy.

The symposium features lectures from five speakers offering new perspectives on Austen’s work and impact, with an opening introduction and Q&A moderated by Margaret D. Stetz, Mae and Robert Carter Professor of Women’s Studies and Professor of Humanities, University of Delaware.

In addition, attendees are invited to view a pop-up exhibition in Special Collections, curated by English Ph.D. candidate Caroline Liebel. The display will include first and later editions of Austen’s novels, illustrated works from the turn of the 20th century and rare related materials such as Alice Dunbar-Nelson’s essay, “Why I Love Jane Austen.”

The program is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Advance registration is required. A light lunch will be provided.

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