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Keep Calm and Read Jane Austen with Historian Kathy Wilson

Keep Calm and Read Jane Austen with Historian Kathy Wilson

Her contemporaries paid scant attention to her, and the Victorians found her passionless and parochial. Yet in the 21st Century, in an age where seemingly “anything goes,” the reserve and restraint, modesty and manners of Austen’s characters continue to appeal to many readers. Who was the real Jane Austen? Does she reveal herself in her novels? This program looks at her world in an attempt to find her and understand not only what influenced her writing, but also why we still love her books 200 years later. Join us for this program presented by historian Kathy Wilson of historical-perspectives.com. 

Kathy Wilson, B.A., M.A. is a professional historian and educator, Kathy Wilson believes learning about the past can be fun as well as interesting. To prove that point, she draws on more than 20 years of experience to create programs that engage and entertain as well as educate her audiences. Ms. Wilson received her BA in History from Bemidji State University in Minnesota, before traveling to England where she completed her Masters at the University of York. She is a former PhD candidate at the University of Iowa and specializes in 18th and 19th-century British-American cultural history. 

Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting link to attend this program. Register at this link: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/7917718 

Questions? Call the library at 302-834-4148. 

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Date:
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time:
5:00pm - 6:30pm Eastern Time
Location:
Online Meeting
Library:
Delaware City Public Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Book Discussions     History and Genealogy