Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park"

Session title: Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park.

Presenter: Dr. Russell Greer, Texas Woman's University.

Series: Professor's Corner: A Literary Discussion Group.

Session description: In honor of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's great novel Mansfield Park.

Dr. Greer will lead a discussion on the key merits and controversies associated with Austen's third novel. Mansfield Park is the story of Fanny Price, raised by her aunt and uncle when her family experiences financial problems. It has been considered her most controversial novel, known for its social satire. It has been adapted for film, television, the stage, radio and even the opera over the past two hundred years. An excerpt of the novel will be provided in advance. Refreshments will be served.

Coordinator: Fred Kamman, Denton Public Library;
Fred.Kamman@cityofdenton.com; 940-349-8752

Producer: Dr. Stephen Souris, Texas Woman's University;
SSouris@twu.edu; 940-898-2343.  

Supporters: Denton Public Library, Voertman's Bookstore, Recycled Books Records CDs, Cooper's Copies and Printing, and Humanities Texas.

"This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities."