Welcome, Dear Readers!
To Make Out Your Character
Jane Austen and Fanny Price
September 25, 2010, 1-4pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Menlo Park
Meeting Coordinator and MC
- Arlene Lee
The elegant and insightful Dr. Margaret Horwitz will open our meeting with
Jane Austen's Legacy of Hope: Reconciliation in Her Written Prayers and Novels.
Afterwards, we'll take advantage of our forgiving and expansive mood to explore the character of Jane Austen's most debatable heroine, Fanny Price. Do you envision Fanny as a perceptive, steadfast, right-thinking lady or does she tip more toward the spineless, fainting ninny in your mind? Two speakers, moderated by Anne Krause will lead the debate, and members are encouraged to jump in.
Directions to Trinity Episcopal Church
330 Ravenswood Ave. (at Laurel St.)
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Northern California hosts a large, active and enthusiastic group of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA). We meet in the San Francisco area quarterly in March, June, September and December. At each meeting we strive to present a mix of information -- from pure discussion of the novels, to details of Jane Austen's life, to the historical and cultural context in which she lived and worked.
Anyone with an interest in Jane Austen's works, life, and times is welcome to attend. Our members come from all walks of life. Whether you're a doctoral candidate working on a thesis on Jane's Chawton years or you just can't stop watching all 12 hours of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, you'll meet kindred spirits here.
To become a member of our Northern California group, you must also join at the national level. Member benefits include invitations to meetings and events, the opportunity to meet and network with fellow Janeites, and access to our audio-visual circulating libraries. We would love to meet you, and hope to see you soon!
Updated 09/07/2010