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A Visit with Jane Austen

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2025-12-16 18:30:00 2025-12-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago A Visit with Jane Austen To commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth, Jane Austen visits us from the autumn of 1815 & speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers & beloved sister Cassandra, and her writing. Main Library - Elgin Room

Tuesday, December 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 18:30:00 2025-12-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago A Visit with Jane Austen To commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth, Jane Austen visits us from the autumn of 1815 & speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers & beloved sister Cassandra, and her writing. Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth, Jane Austen visits us from the autumn of 1815 & speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers & beloved sister Cassandra, and her writing.

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth, Jane Austen visits us from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete. Jane visits at the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life. Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century. Learn about her exotic cousin Eliza, her mentor and friend Madame LeFroy, and the loves and losses that shaped her life and informed her perception of the world.  Suitable for both the casual reader of her novels and the most devoted "Janeite".  By the end of the presentation, the audience will know more about Miss Jane Austen the woman, as well as the author. The presentation is followed by a Question & Answer period

Debra Ann Miller is a professional actress, vocalist, and voice-over talent with over 30 years of experience as a performer for live audiences, television, and film.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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