Autumn in the Adirondacks
credit: the author

Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves, and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions extant of autumn... Persuasion chapter 10

Event: JASNA CWNY October Meeting

Topic: "Autumn in Austen" Discussion 

                led by Marie Sprayberry, JASNA-CWNY member

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1 pm EDT

Where:   IN PERSON at Pittsford Barnes and Noble, Community Room

Autumn is in the air. There is color in the trees, a coolness in the air, and a feeling of change coming upon us. For some it is the best time of the year. This month Marie Sprayberry will lead us in a discussion about "Autumn in Austen" 

Marie writes:

"It's been a while since we just sat around and talked about the books in Pittsford--and in considering possible topics, I was struck by the importance of autumn in many of Jane Austen's works. Think about the number of beginnings, endings, and other pivotal scenes that are set in autumn. Please pick your favorites and bring them along, to read aloud if you will (or I'll do the reading, if you like!). And let's also consider possible reasons why autumn plays such an important role."

Marie is a life member of JASNA and has spoken at our regional meetings previously. Two year ago she spoke to us about "Martha Lloyd and Cooking at Chawton Cottage". Last year she presented a talk entitled "Cassandra at 250: An Appreciation"

My favorite quote is presented above beneath the picture. Pick your favorite and please join us to discuss Autumn in Austen.