Chawton House Library is a charity with a unique collection of books focusing on women's writing in English from 1600 to 1830.
This specialist collection, set in the home and working estate of Jane Austen's brother, provides the opportunity to study and savour the texts in their original setting and inspires passion in readers of all ages. More >
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29 April 08 >> Visiting Fellowships
It is possible to apply for 1-3 month visiting fellowships at Chawton House Library: For more details please follow the link
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15 May 08 >> Fellow's Lecture. Illustrating Jane's Juvenilia
Professor Juliet McMaster,has created a picture book for children illustrating Jane Austen's youthful work.
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22 May 08 >> Conference. Readers Writers,Salonnières: female networks in Europe, 1700-1900
An interdisciplinary two-day conference to be held at Chawton House Library, Hampshire, 22nd and 23rd May 2008.
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12 Jun 08 >> Fellow's Lecture. Edith Wharton
Professor Hermione Lee,talks about her new biography of Edith Wharton's life and works. More >
