The Turbulent Times of Jane Austen

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Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday!
Author Helena Kelly joins us to discuss her new book The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspirations Behind the Novels. Austen lived during a time of immense social change when new ideas about democracy, freedom, slavery, and women’s rights were spreading like wildfire. Kelly will show us what a close textual reading can teach us about the time period in which Austen lived! To find out more about this program series, visit our !
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October 4, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE
This is a VIRTUAL event.
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This is held virtually.