Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen
Ask AI: is it for me?
Similar events
View allAbout This Event
A talk titled Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen is scheduled for the Blackness Library on 24 October 2026. The event features Sharron McColl from Dunfermline Library and the Jane Austen Society discussing the relevance of Austen's Regency period writing.
A talk by Sharron McColl of Dunfermline Library and the Jane Austen Society
Jane Austen's books were published over 200 years ago and address matters of love, status, family, and friendships in the Regency period.
Amid a profusion of commemorative TV documentaries, stage adaptations and new films the question is - why does Austen's work continue to inspire such interest?
Come along to Pride, Prose, Popularity to be Persuaded of the relevance of Miss Austen’s writing.
For booking assistance please phone the library on 01382 435936 or email blackness.library@leisureandculturedundee.com
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Blackness Library.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Similar Events in Dundee
View all →
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
Storm Lomax - Q&A / Book Signing
Cake or Dice
From £3.96
Sat, 14 Nov 2026
An Evening with Abhisri Chaudhuri
Caird Hall
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Broughty Ferry Book Club
Broughty Ferry YMCA
£2.33
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Open Book Dundee Creative Writing Group
Coldside Community Library
Free Entry
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
Bitesize Book Club
Room 1.10, Scrymgeour Building, University of Dundee
From £40
Fri, 20 Nov 2026
Mearns Writers Poetry & Music Evening
The George Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:30.
Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen is held at Blackness Library in Dundee (225 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1EJ).
Entry to Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blackness Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
A talk titled Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen is scheduled for the Blackness Library on 24 October 2026. The event features Sharron McColl from Dunfermline Library and the Jane Austen Society discussing the relevance of Austen's Regency period writing.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
A talk by Sharron McColl of Dunfermline Library and the Jane Austen Society
Jane Austen's books were published over 200 years ago and address matters of love, status, family, and friendships in the Regency period.
Amid a profusion of commemorative TV documentaries, stage adaptations and new films the question is - why does Austen's work continue to inspire such interest?
Come along to Pride, Prose, Popularity to be Persuaded of the relevance of Miss Austen’s writing.
For booking assistance please phone the library on 01382 435936 or email blackness.library@leisureandculturedundee.com
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Blackness Library. Searching near 225 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1EJ; check-in Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
WhereBlackness Library
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen?
Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen taking place?
Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen is held at Blackness Library in Dundee (225 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1EJ).
How much are tickets for Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen?
Entry to Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blackness Library can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen?
Tickets for Pride, Prose and Popularity – 200+ years of Jane Austen can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free Entry
Secure checkout on Eventbrite — opens in a new tab
Ask AI: is it for me?
EventsList lists 221,000+ events across the UK. Tickets are sold by the venue or its authorised sellers, never by us.
Not this one?Similar events in Dundee
View all
More things to do in Dundee
- An Evening with The Hebridean BakerThursday, 26 November 2026
- Tide LinesFriday, 11 December 2026
- Shake, Rattle + Stroll: Tearoom TalesMonday, 14 December 2026
- Auld Pals: An Evening with the Stars of Still GameSaturday, 13 February 2027
- An Evening with The Fast ShowWednesday, 17 February 2027
- Guide Dogs - Classic Experience - Forfar (2026)Tuesday, 3 February 2026
- Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and ScreenSaturday, 7 February 2026
- A History of the CatwalkWednesday, 4 March 2026
- Maggie's: Architecture that CaresFriday, 6 March 2026
- Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion ShowFriday, 3 April 2026
- Junior Ferrari Driving Blast — DundeeFriday, 14 August 2026
- Junior Triple Supercar Driving Thrill — DundeeFriday, 14 August 2026