The Thing About Austen
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Latest episodes
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Episode 122: The Thing About The Romance of the Forest
Spooky season has arrived, and we're celebrating by diving into a classic gothic novel. This episode we pore over the pages of Ann Radcliffe's The Romance of the Forest, one of the books that Harriet Smith recommends to…
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Episode 121: The Thing About Henry Tilney's Dogs with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith
Catherine Morland is thrilled to be visiting Henry Tilney's home. Bonus: she gets to meet his very cute dogs. Pet historian Dr. Stephanie Howard-Smith is back to analyze Henry's canine companions in the context of…
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Episode 120: The Thing About Mr. Darcy's Ten Thousand a Year
Mr. Bingley has brought a friend to the Meryton assembly, and everyone is abuzz with excitement. This episode we take a look at Mr. Darcy's bank balance and get into exactly what Austen is signaling with Darcy's ten…
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Episode 119: The Thing About Sea-bathing
Everyone loves a good trip to the seaside. Everyone, that is, except Mr. Woodhouse. This episode we take a deep dive into the practice of sea-bathing in Jane Austen's time. If you have ever used your favorite apothecary…
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Episode 118: The Thing About Mrs. Clay Under Mr. Elliot's Protection
What exactly does Austen mean when she describes Mrs. Clay as being "under his protection"? And what's in it for everyone involved? This episode we examine the role of mistresses in 18th-century society. We have…
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Episode 117: The Thing About Barton Cottage
The Dashwood ladies have moved to Devon, and everyone seems to have an opinion on their new digs. This episode we discuss cottages, in all their many permutations. If you have ever had to listen to someone brag about…
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Episode 116: The Thing About Mrs. Bates's Knitting with guest Eleanor Gilchrist
Mrs. Bates may be sitting quietly in the corner, but her hands are always busy. This episode we are joined by knitting and crochet historian Eleanor Gilchrist to discuss the details of Mrs. Bates's knitting. We also…
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Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter
Emma has big plans for Harriet, and these plans require a backstory, which Emma is more than happy to concoct. This episode we unpack the meaning of the expression "natural daughter" and discuss the social context of…
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Episode 114: The Thing About Miss Lambe with guest Damianne Scott
This episode we welcome back guest Damianne Scott to discuss Miss Lambe from Austen's unfinished work, Sanditon. Dami covers exactly why Miss Lambe is such an important character in Austen's canon, as well as delving…
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Episode 113: The Thing About Grosvenor Street
The Netherfield crew have all decamped for London, and Caroline wants to make sure that Jane knows all about it. This episode we're checking out Grosvenor Street and its surrounding environs before paying a visit to the…
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- 06/2021 · over 5 years
- Typical length
- 27 min
- Format
- Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
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