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Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen
2025-11-23 14:00:00 2025-11-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Sunday, November 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-23 14:00:00 2025-11-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Des Plaines Public Library

Meeting Room B/C

December 2025 marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen - literary icon, who continues to entertain, delight, and inspire generations of readers. 


Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.  Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life.  Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century.  Jane Austen speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers and beloved sister Cassandra, and her writing. Performance by Debra Ann Miller. 

Debra Ann Miller is a professional actress, vocalist, and voice over talent with over 30 years' experience as a performer. Debra is a graduate of Michigan State University, Department of Theater. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Performance |

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