The year 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, yet Austen seems to be only increasing in cultural relevance on a global scale. This edited collection explores new Jane Austen-related texts – including films, streaming series, prequel/ sequel novels, graphic adaptations etc. - of the twenty-first century, including…

• Representing Jane Austen and her family ex. Miss Austen, Miss Austen Regrets
• Rebooting Jane Austen’s works in new ways ex. Death Comes to Pemberley, Longbourne, The Other Bennet Sister
• Adapting Jane Austen’s works for a global audience ex. Bride & Prejudice, Aisha
• Exploring Janeites or Jane Austen fandom ex. Lost in Austen, Jane Austen Book Club
• Online fan communities, podcasts, YouTube channels, cookbooks, or fan fiction,
• Traveling to Austen destinations or creating Austen-inspired travel experiences in the UK and globally.

How does this very British author speak to the cultural hybridity of a modern global marketplace? How does the quiet life a Regency countrywoman generate political and cultural commentary regarding modern gender, masculinity, femininity, courtship, and marriage? How does a woman who wrote pen-and-ink manuscripts on a small side table inspire self-sustaining, international communities of readers, fans, and devotees using a variety of media? What is the relevance and appeal of Jane Austen now?    

Submit: Abstract: 350-500 word & Bio: 1-2 pages incl. affiliations, publications/ conferences and other qualifications relevant to the topic.

Timeline: Abstracts due August 31, 2026/ Final essays due (if accepted) June 2027

Final essays: approx. 8 000 – 10 000 words using Chicago style with endnotes

Notes: Authors are responsible for obtaining any permissions needed for copyrighted material in the final essays, including licensing costs if any. This collection is in talks with a university press but is not under contract at this time.

Email questions or submit abstracts: Sylvia A. Pamboukian at Pamboukian@rmu.edu