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Lectures

From Gothic to Graphic: Adapting Jane Austen Novels
Jane Austen's works continue to inspire new generations of writers working in popular literary genres. In a lively presentation, authors of recently published books discuss their unique twist on Austen with Juliette Wells, Manhattanville College. Participants include Ben Winters and Jason Rekulak (Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters), Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway (Lady Vernon and Her Daughter), and Nancy Butler (Pride and Prejudice graphic novel). This program is cosponsored by the Jane Austen Society of North America, New York ( JASNA-NY).
Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 6:30 p.m. *
Tickets: $15 for Non-Members; $10 for Morgan and JASNA-NY Members
*The exhibition A Woman's Wit: Jane Austen's Life and Legacy will be open at 5:30 PM especially for program attendees.
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