Podcasts about Austen

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility will be released in cinemas on Friday 25 September. Austen's first published novel tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, who are forced to leave their family estate after their father's death and move to a cottage in rural Devonshire. More than 200 years after its original publication, the story is returning to the big screen. The production stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor and Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne. Screenwriter Diana Reid and director Georgia Oakley join Nuala McGovern to discuss the film.A new report from Amnesty International names 87 Iranian officials it says should be criminally investigated for crimes against humanity during the crackdown following the death of young Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, four years ago today. Raha Bahreini, a human rights lawyer and Amnesty International's Iran researcher, outlines the report and its call for action. BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet discusses what life is like for women in Iran today.Elite rock climber Shauna Coxsey has become the first woman to complete the UK's hardest deep-water solo climb. Shauna scaled The Olympiad, an overhanging cliff route above the sea in Pembrokeshire. Deep-water solo climbing involves scaling coastal routes without ropes or a harness, with climbers falling into the sea if they come off. Nuala speaks to Shauna, who is Britain's most successful competitive climber and the UK's first Bouldering World Champion.Rebecca F Kuang, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed novel Yellowface, discusses her latest book, Taipei Story. It follows Lily, a Yale student who leaves America for an intensive summer language course in Taiwan's capital. Food, language, identity, grief and humour are all part of the story as Lily navigates translation, miscommunication and her family's cultural heritage.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Dianne McGregor

Iowa City-based artist Sonja Strathearn began making Regency-era attire three years ago to attend The Jane Austen Fest and the obsession has only grown from there. To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, Strathearn welcomes Charity Nebbe into her home to talk about her love for Austen and show off her closet of Regency attire. Then, Nebbe speaks with author Curtis Sittenfeld, an Austen fan and the author of the 'Pride & Prejudice' reimagining, 'Eligible.' Then, musicologist Marian Wilson Kimber talks about Austen's musical inclinations, the pieces in her playbook and the ways music influenced her books. (This show was originally produced Dec. 16, 2025.)

In Chapter 10 of Persuasion, the young people of Uppercross and Captain Wentworth walk to Winthrop. While there, Anne overhears a passionate conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. This week, Austen scholar Claudia Johnson joins us at the end of the episode to discuss ideas of romantic love in Regency England. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Cohen wins big but also sets the record straight. Antonia and Gia sit down and have a new message for all. Craig and Austen prepare to join Southern Hospitality.  Below Deck Med's Nathan Gallagher hit with an arrest warrant. An ex Bravo producer spills more tea. Howard Stern makes moves. Last, but not least, after tons of fan backlash over Vicki's RHOC return, it becomes clear that her Bravo termination is imminent! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) INDEED - indeed.com/PODCAST (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Job The Premium Status It Deserves)  REAL REAL - realreal.com/velvetrope ($25 Off Your First Purchase On The Most Trusted Name In Authenticated Luxury Resale)  POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas)  QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury)  SMILESET - smileset.com/velvet (Get 35% Off The Smile Of Your Dreams) WAYFAIR - wayfair.com (Join Wayfair Rewards Today To Get 5% Back On Every Purchase & Start Saving On Your Next Home Upgrade)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door)  LOLA BLANKETS - lolablankets.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 40% Off The Most Comfortable Blankets Ever!)  ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Austen escreveu sobre mulheres apaixonadas há mais de duzentos anos — e talvez elas ainda compreendam os relacionamentos melhor do que nós.Neste episódio do Afrodite Podcast, atravessamos as grandes heroínas de Austen para descobrir o que cada uma delas pode nos ensinar sobre amor, caráter, desejo, idealização e escolha.Elizabeth Bennet nos ensina sobre orgulho e julgamento. Jane, sobre preservar a doçura. Elinor, sobre inteligência emocional. Marianne, sobre não confundir intensidade com intimidade. Emma, sobre autoengano. Catherine, sobre fantasia. Fanny, sobre valores. Anne Elliot, sobre autonomia e segundas chances.E terminamos, é claro, com minha problemática favorita: Lady Susan — a anti-heroína que talvez compreenda melhor do que qualquer outra personagem de Austen que ser desejada e desejar alguém são coisas completamente diferentes.Porque talvez Jane Austen nunca tenha escrito simplesmente sobre encontrar o homem certo.Talvez ela tenha escrito sobre nos tornarmos mulheres capazes de escolher melhor.Com amor,Vi

It's an all-Austen episode: Sanjana formally pitches The Other Bennet Sister, arguing the show works because it lets Mary Bennet stay a genuine weirdo instead of “yassifying” her. Then Nikki Payne joins to talk Jane Austen: her Clueless-into-Emma origin story, why Sense and Sensibility reads more like a philosophy argument than a romance, and her theory that you can always tell when the characters boned off-page. And: Mutual homework, as Sanj and Tyler both consumed Sense and Sensibility for the first time. Sanj pitches The Other Bennet Sister on BBC/BritBox (an adaptation of a novel by the same name by Janice Hadlow). Nikki Payne is the author of Pride and Protest, Sex, Lies and Sensibility, The Princess and the P.I., and the upcoming The Pro and the Con. Two of Nikki’s favorite Austen retellings:  Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin and Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal. Mutual homework: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. Perhaps the audiobook narrated by  Nicola Coughlan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rereading Jane Austen's novels with an understanding of the literary conventions of her time can reveal new layers of meaning that modern audiences may miss. In this episode, we sit down with Austen scholar Elaine Bander, author of Reading with Jane Austen, to explore how Austen used and deliberately played against the conventions of the romance fiction of her day, as well as forms such as the “two-heroine” novel and the “female Quixote.” Along the way, we'll gain fresh perspectives on Fanny Price, Marianne Dashwood, and Elizabeth Bennet, and discover how Austen took familiar literary traditions and turned them in unexpected directions.Dr. Elaine Bander is retired from Dawson College in Montreal, Canada, where she taught English for three decades. She has published numerous essays and book chapters on Jane Austen and other Georgian writers, including contributions to JASNA's journals Persuasions and Persuasions On-Line. A frequent speaker on Austen, Elaine has also served as president of JASNA Canada and of the Burney Society (North America).For an edited transcript and show notes, visit https://jasna.org/austen/podcast/ep39*********Visit our website: www.jasna.orgFollow us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to the podcast on our YouTube channelEmail: podcast@jasna.org

In Chapter 9 of Persuasion, Charles Hayter, Henrietta Musgrove's suitor, appears on the scene. This week, economist Judd Cramer joins us at the end of the episode to help us understand Wentworth's war wealth in present day terms. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Dame Julie Andrews as she reads another beloved Austen classic, Emma, on the Jane Austen Stories podcast. Step into the village of Highbury, home to the handsome and clever Emma Woodhouse. As new visitors arrive and quiet mysteries unfold, what will our heroine learn both of the secrets of others and of her own hearts desires? For more episodes, search for Jane Austen Stories in your podcast app and hit follow, or head to www.noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens to the Bennet sisters who are left behind?

Today's poem marshals Austen's characteristic wit to praise feminine virtues via comparison to American geography. Fellas, don't try this at home. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Dame Julie Andrews as she reads another beloved Austen classic, Emma, on the Jane Austen Stories podcast. Step into the village of Highbury, home to the handsome and clever Emma Woodhouse. As new visitors arrive and quiet mysteries unfold, what will our heroine learn both of the secrets of others and of her own hearts desires? For more episodes, search for Jane Austen Stories in your podcast app and hit follow, or head to www.noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Marian Yee at marianyee.com or on IG at @mariangyee   Remember the 1996 film Jerry Maguire and its famous line, “You had me at hello?” Well, our guest this week, Marian Yee, had me at hello with her novel 4 Janes, which is a genre- and time-bending re-imagining of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. It is a novel that you'll want to read a second time (or even a third) and discuss with others because there are so many layers.    And our book rec segment features female authors in translation. August was Women in Translation month and yes we missed it by a few days, but we still have some great suggestions to last you all year long. We've got historical fiction set in a brothel in early 20th century Japan, a fantasy filled with Norse mythology, a psychological thriller set in Iceland, a family saga set in early 20th century Mexico filled with magical realism, the story of an old woman and her neighbors living outside Chernobyl, and the plight of young women in a mental asylum in Paris.   Books Mentioned in This Episode:   1- 4 Janes: A Novel by Marian Yee  2- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë  3- The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin  4- Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin  5- Thirteen Perfect Fugitives: The True Story of the Mob, Murder, and the World's Largest Art Heist by Geoffrey Kelly  6- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez  7- The Whisper Man by Alex North  8- War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy  9- War and Peace: The Graphic Novel by Leo Tolstoy, Alexandr Poltorak, and Dmitry Chukhrai 10- The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley  11- Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennie Capo Crucet  12- Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontës by Devoney Looser  13- Snap by Susin Nielsen 14- 5 Star Read by Fellow Book Lover Brenna Julian - Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan  15- The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia, translated from Spanish by Simon Bruni 16- The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mad, translated from French by Frank Wynne  17- Baba Dunja's Last Love by Alina Bronsky, translated from German by Tim Mohr  18- A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata, translated from Japanese by Juliet Winters Carpenter  19- The Night Guest by Hilda Knutsdottir, translated from Icelandic by Mary Robinette Kowal  20- Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen, translated from Norwegian by Siân Mackie and Paul Russell   Media Mentioned: 1- The Last Seen Podcast - https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/lastseen/last-seen-season-one 2- One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix, 2024 - present) 3- The Whisper Man (Netflix, 2026) 4- The Mad Women's Ball (Amazon Prime, 2021)      

In Chapter 8 of Persuasion, Anne attends a dinner party with Captain Wentworth, watches him flirt with the Musgrove girls, and cries as she plays piano. This week, Dr. Sam Cavell joins us at the end of the episode to talk about women aboard Navy ships. ---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're diving into the growing power struggle between Nathan Gallagher and Joe Bradley on Below Deck Mediterranean, as Nathan faces much bigger problems off-screen amid reports that he's wanted in Ireland. Plus, could Craig Conover and Austen Kroll really take over Southern Hospitality for Season 5? We break down the rumors, potential cast shakeup, and whether the show needs a major reboot. Visit Seagrass Co. Explore UpandAdamLive.com Watch Up and Adam! Channel 2 Listen on Apple Podcasts Join YouTube Memberships Socials Instagram: https://instagram.com/upandadamlive/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/upandadamlive Twitter: https://twitter.com/upandadamlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upandadamlive Merch https://shop.upandadamlive.com Inquiries asst@upandadamlive.com Disclaimer The views expressed in this video and on Up And Adam Live! are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use (Copyright Act 1976).    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Dame Julie Andrews as she reads another beloved Austen classic, Emma, on the Jane Austen Stories podcast. Step into the village of Highbury, home to the handsome and clever Emma Woodhouse. As new visitors arrive and quiet mysteries unfold, what will our heroine learn both of the secrets of others and of her own hearts desires? For more episodes, search for Jane Austen Stories in your podcast app and hit follow, or head to www.noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sat down with Austen Bailly to discuss reimagining the permanent collection as a thematic experience, mixing time periods and media to tell the story of American art. Austen shares why integration matters, why "this place is for you," and how a piece like "Two Grey Hills" connects art, family, and economics into one story. She also explains how the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art continues to focus on making art accessible to all.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.  You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.  

On this episode of the daily, I am discussing the cosmopolitan, romantic books of all time by referring or referencing the article published on February 9, 2026 by Corinne Sullivan and Laura Hanrahan. The cover picture used was by Courtney Ying Chen. I am discussing the books mostly from one to 10 not all Fifty Eight. And then I added a few additional ones like sense and sensibility. Also by jane Austen, the best selling in award-winning, jane Austen. I also mentioned the books by Abby Jimenez and many others.All Music and sounds provided by pixabay.com royalty Free Music.

In Chapter 7 of Persuasion, Anne finally is in the same room as Captain Wentworth. He's just as handsome as ever, but apparently he hardly recognizes her.This week, Rev. Professor Jane de Gay joins us at the end of the episode to talk about Jane Austen's literary legacy.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Portrait of a Lady, Henry James borrows from Eliot, Austen, folktales and potboilers, but ‘the thing that he took from nowhere was Isabel Archer'. James transformed the 19th-century novel through his evocation of Isabel, a woman who wants and suffers in a profoundly new (and American) way. Deborah Friedell and Colm Toíbín join Tom to discuss the novel that established Henry James as ‘the Master'. They dissect James's and his characters' complicated motivations, the significance of his 1905-6 revisions, and the ways in which a ‘primitive plot' irrupts in a painstakingly subtle and stylish novel. Get 50% off a 12-month subscription to Close Readings with the code SUMMER50 at checkout when you sign up here: https://lrb.me/crtravelna Find our full Close Readings travel playlist here: https://lrb.me/crtravelwebna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 thousand pounds a year. We have launched a Patreon! To join, please head to https://www.patreon.com/TheThingAboutAusten. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do! Website/newsletter: https://www.thethingaboutausten.com Email: TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com Instagram: @TheThingAboutAusten Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop

YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/L6FijE3-x64 The presentation argues that the study of classic English literature is essential for shaping moral character and preserving Western civilization, contrasting this with modern university departments that allegedly promote radical ideologies. It highlights authors like Shakespeare, Milton, and Austen as champions of virtue, truth, and traditional values who expose human nature and the consequences of sin. The speaker criticizes contemporary academic trends and political correctness for distorting these works and undermining genuine education. Emphasizing self-directed learning over institutional indoctrination, the text asserts that engaging with great books fosters courage, honor, and spiritual discernment. Ultimately, the message calls readers to return to primary sources to cultivate integrity and resist cultural decay.

Recently I listened to Daniel Wilingham's book, Why Don't Kids Like School?, about how we can use what we know about how the mind works to make school work better for kids. And I found myself nodding along in chapter two as he talked about reading: "Do whatever you can to get kids to read, but it's not enough. People sometimes ask whether graphic novels count, or whether audiobooks do. The answer is an emphatic yes." I couldn't agree with Wilingham more. Sure, I've heard the argument that students need "rigor" at school. The canon. The classics. But I would certainly side with Penny Kittle and repeat the mic-drop line from her book, Book Love: "A book isn't rigorous if students aren't reading it." Sure, we can give kids only Dickens, Austen, and Hawthorne. That's an option. We can say only print-reading is "real" reading. But what will we gain, and what will we lose? It seems pretty obvious to me that while a few more kids might read classics if they're the only option, what will mostly happen is that we'll lose the majority of kids who might have started to love reading in our classrooms, given different starting points. So today I want to share the graphic novels I'll be showcasing in my classroom library this year. I'm really happy with this collection for my high school students, and I hope you'll find some new options for your library as I share mine. Of course, as always, you know your community best. Dig into the research and see the infographic and sources here: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2026/07/the-uncrackable-justification-for-choice-reading.html  Watch Gene Luen Yang's Ted Talk, "Comics Belong in the Classroom" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjvTIP7pV20  Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!

In Chapter 6 of Persuasion, Anne settles into Uppercross and gets caught in the crossfire of the family squabbles there.This week, Dr. Sophie Vasset joins us at the end of the episode to teach us about Bath and its attractions in this period.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Austen wasn't polite—she was sharp, savage, and brilliantly misunderstoodFor generations, Jane Austen has been portrayed as a quiet, genteel figure—an almost saintly observer of polite Regency society. But what if that image is completely wrong?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by Austen expert and What The Austen podcast host Izzy Meakin to dismantle one of literary history's most persistent myths. Drawing on Austen's surviving letters, family history, and the subtext of her novels, Izzy reveals a writer who was anything but passive—sharp-tongued, ironic, politically aware, and often brutally funny.From scathing remarks about neighbours and family to her barely concealed disdain for the Prince Regent, Austen's private voice tells a very different story. With only around 160 letters surviving—and many deliberately destroyed by her sister Cassandra—the version of Austen we've inherited is incomplete at best, curated at worst.Izzy explores how Austen's family helped shape her legacy after her death, particularly through her brother Henry's glowing (and arguably over-sanitised) biography and even her gravestone inscription—both of which emphasised her sweetness and morality while ignoring her literary achievements.But the real Austen lives in the nuance:A writer who channelled personal frustrations into Sense and SensibilityA keen observer of social hypocrisy and gender constraintsA creator of complex, flawed, and deeply human female charactersThis episode dives into how Austen's lived experiences—from financial insecurity to complicated family dynamics—fed directly into her fiction, and why her work continues to reward readers who look beyond the surface.If you think Austen is all romance and manners, this conversation will change your perspective entirely.About the GuestIzzy Meakin is the host of the What The Austen podcast, where she explores the life, works, and cultural legacy of Jane Austen with fresh insight and humour.Instagram: @whattheaustenPodcast: Available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and all major platformsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whattheaustenListen & Follow History RageWebsite: https://historyrage.comSubscribe on your favourite podcast appJoin the mailing list via SubstackFollow for updates and episode releasesSupport the PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode:Follow and subscribe on your podcast platformLeave a rating or review on Apple PodcastsShare the episode with fellow history loversJoin the mailing list for exclusive updates at www.historyrage.com or https://historyrage.substack.com/Step beyond the myth and rediscover Jane Austen as she really was: complicated, contradictory, and endlessly fascinating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from many readers who set reading goals informed by their to-be-read stacks, whether physical or digital. Today's guest has a specific and relatable goal of making progress through her library of already purchased ebooks. Danielle Petrie lives and works in the Canadian prairies, where she enjoys swing dancing, outdoor activities, and reading. Historically, it's been important to Danielle to keep her ebook library at about 50% read, with the other half ready to enjoy. But lately, Danielle's balance has tipped heavily towards the purchased but not yet read end of the spectrum. When she reached out as a potential guest, she was currently sitting at 36% read, and shared her desire to create a reading challenge to bring that ratio back into balance and focus on reading from her unread library of titles. Today, she and Anne take a look at Danielle's reading life, see what's on her Kindle and how it got there, and make a plan for her to experience reading satisfaction on several different levels. Find the titles discussed today and leave your suggestions for Danielle on our show notes page. For many years now in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, we mark the month of August by reading an Austen novel. This year, we're reading Pride and Prejudice. We'll enjoy reading through the annotated edition together, gathering for a watch party of the 1995 BBC edition, and enjoying all things Austen all month long. We'd love to have you join us and stick around into the fall for more bookish connection and conversation. Get all the details or join us now at modernmrsdarcy.com/club.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chapter 5 of Persuasion, Anne warns Elizabeth about the influence of Mrs. Clay and then heads to Uppercross to visit her other sister Mary. This week we're joined by the brilliant Carvell Wallace to dissect the chapter.This week, Helen Neild also joins us at the end of the episode to understand dentistry in the early 19th century.Carvell is co-leading our What Matters class for the next year, which starts in just one week! You can sign-up for that here.---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when one of Jane Austen's most overlooked characters takes centre stage?

“The first one, the very first one, is like opening a door to another portal somehow.” —Laura Piani on reading her first Jane Austen novel.Join us for a conversation with Laura Piani, writer and director of the romantic comedy, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life. In this episode with guest host Janet Saidi, she shares how Austen's novels and life choices, Austen fandom, and her own experiences inspired the development of the heroine, Agathe, and her journey.Laura Piani studied film and literature in Paris and Rome, then worked as a bookseller at Shakespeare and Company in Paris while studying screenwriting. She went on to write for French film and television before making her feature film directorial debut with Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024/2025), distributed by Sony Pictures Classics.For an edited transcript and show notes, visit https://jasna.org/austen/podcast/ep38*********Visit our website: www.jasna.orgFollow us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to the podcast on our YouTube channelEmail: podcast@jasna.org

In Chapter 4 of Persuasion, we finally learn all about Anne Elliot's ill-fated love affair with Captain Wentworth. This week, Dr. Erica Johnson joins us at the end of the episode to explain more about the battle where Wentworth earned his captaincy – the Battle of San Domingo. If you want to be part of the conversation, you can still join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of the podcast!---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may be possible to do without dancing entirely, but now that Frank Churchill has gotten a taste of dancing in Highbury, he wants more. That's why he's taken it upon himself to plan a ball, and he's enlisted the help of Emma and the Westons to make it happen. After considering Randalls, he realizes that the Crown Inn is perfect for his plans, and all that's left to do is work out the details. An Austen ball is always comforting, and this week's Friday Favorites sets plans for a Highbury ball into motion. As it does, let this week's story fill your mind with thoughts of couples, cards, and suppers, as you fall into a night of restful sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

In Chapter 3 of Persuasion, The Elliot's and their friends discuss whether it would be acceptable to rent Kellynch Hall to a Navy officer.This week, Dr. Catriona Kennedy joins us at the end of the episode to give us a little context on the British Navy in the Napoleonic Wars.If you want to be part of the conversation, you can still join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of the podcast!---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today we're sharing a conversation with an author who has been discussed often here on the podcast: William Kent Krueger.  We originally held this author talk over in Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, and which we're sharing with you today as we explore Krueger's book This Tender Land. This conversation feels especially timely and has been on our minds and on our tongues, as This Tender Land was inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, a timeless story that many of you tell us you're looking forward to seeing on screen this summer in the new blockbuster adaptation film. Today's conversation and your enjoyment of it does not hang on whether you know anything at all about The Odyssey, or whether you've read anything by Kent Krueger yet. Join us as we explore the power of a good story well told, how authors make creative decisions, and the backstories behind Krueger's beloved series and his decidedly different standalone novels. You'll also hear the story behind his favorite pair of boots.  Let us know if you're looking forward to seeing (or reading) The Odyssey this summer in the comments section. Find that along with the list of titles discussed on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/534. For more conversations like this one, join us over in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, where we're excited about our upcoming annual observance of Austen in August, followed by our Fall Book Preview in mid-September. We'd love to have you join us for our live events. Members also enjoy our robust community featuring dedicated book forums, buddy reads, classes, and more happenings. We hope you'll find your book people in Book Club. Find out more and join us at modernmrsdarcy.com/club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Chapter 2 of Persuasion the Elliots and their close friends try to strategize about the family's pressing debt. This week we're joined by one of our closest friends (and our former co-host), Dr. Hannah McGregor, to dissect the chapter.Dr. Alexander Wakelam also returns at the end of the episode to teach us more about debt in the early 19th century. If you want to be part of the conversation, you can still join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of the podcast!---Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on InstagramDon't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fanny's in Portsmouth! We meet all the Prices, and they do not live up to our expectations; but more importantly, the Thrush has gone out of harbor. Fanny starts to feel that Portsmouth is not going to be all that she'd hoped for. We also learn that Fanny had another sister, Mary, who died while she was at Mansfield.Topics discussed include Fanny and William's dream home, the Crawfords' love letters, Fanny's rose-tinted glasses for Mansfield, the return of the fire symbolism, dirty martinis, the lack of good servants in Portsmouth, knife fights, and toasted cheese.Patron Study Questions come from Ghenet, Avi, Angelika, Linnea, and Sarah K. Topics discussed include our impressions of Fanny's family, whether Austen's portrayal of the Prices is fair, Fanny not fitting in with either class, all the new characters we've met, whether Fanny would be a different person if she'd grown up with the Prices, and a comparison between Henry and Frank Churchill. Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include a comparison between Fanny's first day at Mansfield and her first day at Portsmouth, Fanny's shift in status, Mr. Price in comparison to Sir Thomas, and what's going to happen with the characters we've left behindFunniest Quote: "But though she had seen all the members of the family, she had not yet heard all the noise they could make."Questions moving forward: How long will Fanny last here? How long will William stick around? Will Fanny befriend Susan?Who wins the chapters? Betsey!Glossary of Terms and Phrases:Sally-port (n): dock where boats picked up or dropped off ship crews from vessels anchored offshoreGlossary of People, Places, and Things: Toy Story 3, The Three Sisters, Lord of the RingsNext Episode: Mansfield Park Volume III Chapters 8-9 or Chapters 39 and 40ALERT ALERT!!!! Come see us LIVE for a talkback after the 2 PM performance of The Betrothed on July 26th. The Betrothed is an absurdist comedy of love, ambition, and social expectation set in the 19th century and performed by an all-women cast. When her brother's broken engagement disrupts Kitty's plans to secure a suitor, she's forced to confront the rigid expectations placed upon her and schemes to restore order and ensure everyone gets their happily ever after. As romantic entanglements unravel and betrayals come to light, The Betrothed queers the classic marriage plot. After the 2PM performance on July 26th, we will be chatting with members of the team about rom-coms and marriage plots. ****Get your tickets HERE!****Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon! Check out our merch at https://podandprejudice.dashery.com.Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://podandprejudice.dashery.com/

The answer: You'd have Tom Jones! Oh, how I loved this novel.Come with me as we consider a novel that's been rather lost, overshadowed by all the delightful 19th century English writers like Dickens, Austen, and even Trollope. The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling, by Henry Fielding, is a love story with 900 pages of twists and turns to get the ending you know is coming. I thought there was no way I'd hang in there, but it turns out that this novel was a page-turner, delivering surprises until the very last chapter.As part of my "Brit Lit" set that I was reading in preparation for my vacation in England, I'll share whether this one made the grade, and if it leads me down any other rabbit holes.I hope you enjoy this episode half as much as I enjoyed the novel. And for fun, there's even the 1963 movie--and it WON the Best Picture Oscar that year!Next week we are back to history, but in a really cool way: Bijan Omrani traces England's history not through wars and treaties, but through architecture, song, and literature. See you next week!BOOKSIn this episode: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (Henry Fielding)The complete list of Crack the Book Episodes (Amazon affiliate links): https://cheryldrury.substack.com/p/crack-the-book-start-here?r=u3t2rCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/Like what you heard? Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/crackthebookLISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm

It's summertime and that means it's time to cover classic literature adaptations. This summer we are skipping over direct Pride & Prejudice fare (Katie is team 1995 & Abby is team 2005 for the record). Instead, we are looking at the universe of P&P adaptations and will cover 3 categories: Modernizing P&P- Fire Island, Bridget Jone's Diary, Bride and Prejudice, and The Lizzie Bennet DiariesAusten Influence on Modern Women- Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, Lost in Austen, and AustenlandP&P Universe...With a Twist- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Death Comes to Pemberley, and the long anticipated The Other Bennet Sister!Join us to hash out all the ways to keep thinking about the Bennets and Austen forevermore. Extra Credit Reading: It's not mentioned here, as it hasn't yet been adapted, but the novel Longbourn by Jo Baker is great and sure to head to screens eventually. It follows a young servant in the Bennet household, living her life while the events of P&P occur in the background.Extra Credit Watching: Keeley Hawes is excellent as Jane's sister Cassandra in the Miss Austen series. Becoming Jane and Miss Austen Regrets are also Jane-centered stories worth a watch. The Jane Austen Book Club explores Austen's stories influencing the modern women reading them.Happy summer reading and watching- We're all team Jane!Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or anything else, here!Did we get it right or wrong? Drop us an email at mustseeIMDB@gmail.com and tell us all about it.

Virginia Woolf called Persuasion "the most deeply felt of Jane Austen's novels." It may also be her most difficult novel. This season, we're taking it slowly, reading one chapter each week and lingering over Austen's extraordinary sentences together.Join Vanessa Zoltan and the Rev. Dr. Stephanie Paulsell as they explore Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth's second-chance love story while asking timeless questions about grief, goodness, beauty, yearning, and what it means to find your way in a world that doesn't always see your worth.If you want to be part of the conversation, you can join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of the podcast. This class also free for our $50/month patrons on our Patreon, which you can join here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners, did you really think we'd make it through a season without reading another Jane Austen retelling?

Did Regency gentlemen really fight duels to defend a woman's honour? Was Colonel Brandon the gallant hero we often imagine, or was his challenge to Willoughby driven by anger, revenge, and a deeply ingrained code of masculine honour?In this episode of What the Austen? I'm joined by Paul Bavill from History Rage to separate fact from fiction as we explore the fascinating world of Regency duelling. Together, we unpack why gentlemen really challenged one another, the strict rituals that governed these deadly encounters, and why many duels weren't intended to end in bloodshed.Using Colonel Brandon's notorious, yet only briefly mentioned, duel with Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility as our case study, we ask whether Austen presents Brandon as a romantic hero or subtly critiques the culture of honour that drove men to risk their lives over reputation.Expect plenty of myth-busting, surprising historical facts, and a fresh perspective on one of Austen's most admired gentlemen.Whether you're an Austen fan, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the real Regency era, this episode is sure to challenge what you thought you knew about pistols at dawn.As I mentioned in the episode, be sure to check out Paul's podcast and hop aboard the Rage Train! History Rage is a weekly podcast where historians of every flavour and period come together to answer one simple question: "What's the one historical 'fact' you wish everyone would just stop believing?" From there, the sparks really do fly!Follow @historyrage for more historical myth-busting, and @whattheausten for all things Jane Austen... and, occasionally, me.

As if we'd pass up the chance to talk with Clueless writer and director Amy Heckerling! We're delighted to share this conversation about the making of her totally awesome adaptation of Emma. In this episode, Amy takes us behind the scenes to discuss how she reimagined Austen's novel for contemporary Beverly Hills—from the film's characters and plot to its casting, costumes, distinctive visual style, memorable soundtrack, and now-iconic Clueless lexicon. She also reflects on her experience as a female filmmaker and the creative choices that helped make Clueless a modern classic.(This conversation was recorded during JASNA's members-only Clueless watch party, held in celebration of the film's 30th anniversary in July 2025.)Amy Heckerling is an acclaimed writer, director, and producer whose work spans film, television, and theater. In addition to writing and directing the Clueless, she also wrote and directed Look Who's Talking, Look Who's Talking Too, Loser, I Could Never Be Your Woman, and Vamps. Her directing credits include Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Johnny Dangerously, and National Lampoon's European Vacation, and she produced A Night at the Roxbury. Amy's television work has included executive producing, writing, and directing episodes for the series Clueless and Fast Times, and directing episodes of The Office, Gossip Girl, The Carrie Diaries, Red Oaks, Weird City, and Royalties.  Amy also wrote the script for Clueless, The Musical, which opened at London's Trafalgar Theatre in the West End in March 2025.For an edited transcript and show notes, visit https://jasna.org/austen/podcast/ep37*********Visit our website: www.jasna.orgFollow us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to the podcast on our YouTube channelEmail: podcast@jasna.org

Learn how Jane Austen's bookshelf can enrich your literary journey. Explore the overlooked women writers who inspired her and why they matter today. In this book club chat, we discuss with author Rebecca Romney the literary influences that shaped Jane Austen's work. Why had we never even heard of these marvelous writers?! You'll discover the importance of recognizing these authors and how to incorporate their works into your reading list. Join us in this conversation and understand Austen's real influencers. About Rebecca Romney Rebecca Romney is a rare book dealer and co-founder of Type Punch Matrix, a rare book company based in Washington, DC. She is also a specialist featured on the History Channel's *Pawn Stars* and has contributed to the documentary *The Book Sellers*. With her extensive knowledge and passion for literature, Rebecca is uniquely positioned to shed light on the forgotten voices of women in literature. Learn more about her here. The Underappreciation of Women Writers Many readers today may find themselves unaware of the significant contributions made by women writers in Jane Austen's time. The problem often lies in the literary canon, which has historically prioritized male authors. It's time to challenge this narrative and explore the remarkable works of writers like Frances Burney and Anne Radcliffe, who were pivotal to Austen's literary landscape. Why Were These Writers Overlooked? Rebecca's exploration reveals that many great female authors have been overshadowed by their male counterparts. The reasons range from societal biases to the lack of preservation of their works. As readers, we must question why these voices have been neglected and actively seek them out. The Impact of Austen's Reading Choices Austen's reading was diverse, and her admiration for women writers is a testament to their talent. By revisiting these books, we can gain a deeper understanding of Austen's influences and the broader context of women's writing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Key Takeaways - Jane Austen was influenced by a range of women writers whose works deserve recognition. - The literary world is richer when we explore diverse voices, particularly those that have been historically marginalized. - Engaging with these authors can enhance your understanding of classic literature and inspire contemporary discussions around gender and writing. Conclusion In revisiting Jane Austen's bookshelf, we not only uncover the hidden gems of women's literature but also enrich our reading experience. As readers and literary enthusiasts, it's our responsibility to explore these works and celebrate the diverse voices that have shaped literary history. So, pick up a book by Frances Burney or Anne Radcliffe and join the conversation about the essential contributions of women writers. Frequently Asked Questions What books should I start with to explore women writers? Consider starting with Frances Burney's *Evelina* or Anne Radcliffe's *The Mysteries of Udolpho*. These texts provide a great entry point into the world of women's literature that influenced Austen. Why should we read these women writers today? Reading these authors offers a more comprehensive understanding of literary history and highlights the importance of diverse voices in literature. Their works are not only historically significant but also resonate with contemporary themes. https://www.rebeccaromney.com/

It's Stassi's freaking 38th Birthday!! This week, Stassi and Tay unpack Stassi's meet up with Bravo friends Craig and Austen at Barney's Beanery and their near-miss encounter with Travis and Jason Kelce. The conversation dives deep as Stassi breaks down her unique TikTok algorithm, which features Kelsey's solo rowing journey from CA to Hawaii and TSA warning ranch-dressing smugglers, among other things. Finally, the two confront their own friendship dynamics, leading to a high stakes agreement where Stassi swears on Chanel to never ghost Taylor if conflict arises.Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Minnow: Shop the summer collection at shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Progressive: Compare car insurance quote with rates from other companies at Progressive.comQuince: Go to Quince.com/stassi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Ro: Go to RO.CO/STASSI to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro.Skylight: Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to MySkylight.com/STASSI.Vivrelle: Go to www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using referral code STASSITAY for your first month of membership FREE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 a launched a Patreon! To sign up and support the work we do, please head to https://www.patreon.com/TheThingAboutAusten. Thank you SO much! Website/newsletter: https://www.thethingaboutausten.com Email: TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com Instagram: @TheThingAboutAusten Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop

Rachel and Chelsea are back to cover a lighter week of Bravo news, including Kyle Cooke's very vague "apology" for his non-departure post, Danielle Olivera's boyfriend announcing their baby's early arrival, Dara and KJ confirming their split, and Michelle confirming the suspicions around her romance with Dr. Dre. They also get into the ‘Valley' reunion seating chart drama before it's time for the Rumor Report, where Sai De Silva is allegedly asking about Carole Radziwill's Epstein files connection. Then, they ponder the ‘Southern Charm' cast trip to Hawaii, as Craig and Austen were reportedly chasing a fan through Maui, and Taylor Ann Green is back filming with the cast. 00:00 - Welcome! 02:47 - Kyle's apology  09:45 - Danielle's baby announcement  19:26 - Dara and KJ split  22:49 - Michelle confirms Dr. Dre relationship 27:56 - The ‘Valley' reunion seating chart 30:38 - Lisa Hochstein's charges were dropped 33:14 - Rumor Report 39:02 - The ‘Southern Charm' Hawaii trip 46:08 - Thanks for watching! Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producers: Belle Roman and Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Sheyi Martins-Allen. You might know her for her political rants on Instagram, her hilarious agony aunting, or her strong views on adapting Pride and Prejudice for the small screen. She is also a fantastic singer - she tells us how her recent show went, and about her plans for the future. We find out how she became friendly with Dolly Alderton, how she deals with Trump supporters in her DMs, and why her Dad is struggling with the behaviour of Brooklyn Beckham. Plus: we discuss the use of humour to talk about politics, and teach Sheyi a new and unpleasant word. We finish with some Confessions involving a series of unfortunate incidents at the Stratford Upon Avon Literary festival, and school run politics. Do go and check out Sheyi's Instagram account, we love it - @sheyimartinsallenWe are on tour! See you soon, Manchester, Watford and Eastleigh! Then we're visiting all sorts of venues all over the country right up till 2027. Yes, INCLUDING NORWICH! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit scummymummies.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Instagram and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever thought about a career in academics? You've learned a lot from practicing law in the "real world," but do these skills translate into the classroom? And without an academic pedigree, can a practicing lawyer even break into the ivory tower?Dean Parrish believes that lawyers (especially in-house counsel) can be great teachers. Parrish says that legal skills are academic skills--writing, public speaking and the ability to distill complex topics make lawyers the best teachers.In this episode, Parrish shares how he pivoted from a career in Big Law into academics, eventually landing leadership positions in top law schools including serving as dean of three different law schools. He says that teaching can be a natural progression for practicing lawyers.He believes this so strongly that he invited Stacy and other in-house lawyers to develop a certificate program for aspiring general counsel at UCI School of Law. Learn more about the program called, "From Lawyer to Leader, the Road to the General Counsel Seat," in this episode.

What kind of satirist was Jane Austen? Her earliest writings follow firmly in the footsteps of ‘Tristram Shandy' in their deployment of heightened sentiment as a tool for satirising romantic novelistic conventions. But her mature fiction goes far beyond this, taking the fashion for passionate sensibility and confronting it with moneyed realism to depict a complex social satire in which characters are constantly pulled in different directions by romantic and economic forces. In this episode Clare and Colin focus on ‘Emma' as the high point of Austen's satire of character as revealed through conversational style, and consider the ways in which the world Austen was born into, of revolutionary thought and new money, shaped the moral and material universe of all her novels. Listen to the full episode on the LRB's Close Readings podcast. Get 25% off a 12-month subscription to Close Readings with the code EMMA25 when you sign up here: https://lrb.me/closereadings Get in touch: podcasts@lrb.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the History of Literature Podcast Tour rolls through literary England, Jacke and Emma are revisiting some past episodes with connections to what they're seeing and doing. Today, they're in Bath, which naturally means spending some time with Jane Austen. In this episode, which first ran in April 2023, Jacke considers Austen's Persuasion, a novel of missed opportunities and second chances. Why did Harold Bloom call this "the perfect novel"? And why did Virginia Woolf say, "In Persuasion, Jane Austen is beginning to discover that the world is larger, more mysterious, and more romantic than she supposed"? (This is the final episode of the tour: new episodes will resume next Monday!) Help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/literature⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com/donate⁠⁠⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices