Who is Jane Austen?

Host Claire Bellanti, President of The Jane Austen Society of North America, poses the big question: Austen is one of the most well-read authors in English Literature, but who was she really? Through reconstructing her intrests and discussing Circulating Libraries, an 18th century social institution that was very important to Austen ‘s life and work, fans will walk away with a better understanding of the writer. Held in room 301.