Podcast appearances and mentions of charlotte bront

On today's episode of The Literary Life Podcast with Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks, we continue our series on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. Before jumping into chapters 6-12, Angelina and Thomas re-cap chapter 5 so that they can keep the entire Lowood School storyline together. They discuss the character of Helen and how she mirrors Jane, as well as the images of fire and ice throughout this book. In looking at the character of Miss Temple, they also highlight her as the picture of a well-ordered person. When Jane arrives at Thornfield, we find more fairy tale and Gothic novel elements, specifically the reference to the story of Bluebeard. Finally, when Mr. Rochester is introduced, Angelina shares some thoughts on the medieval understanding of the soul and the passions. Registration is now open for all year-long classes at The House of Human Letters! You can also check out all the latest offerings of mini-classes and webinars, both upcoming and recorded in the past. Find everything at HouseofHumaneLetters.com. Please visit our podcast website for the full show notes on this episode: https://theliterary.life/320. 

We learn: I somehow ended up in New Jersey Helen Burnes makes sure to spread her disease all over Jane before the big sleep ‘Born to Run' is growing on me Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/16818bba-c07a-43ce-a238-0f19381b156a

This is a special episode of Strong Sense of Place in which we announce that we're doing it again — we're taking a group of readers back to Trevor Hall. In October 2025, we took over Trevor Hall — a Georgian manor house in Llangollen, Wales — with forty members of the Strong Sense of Place community. It was the best book club ever. We took walks in the countryside, talked about (so many) books, enjoyed ridiculously delicious meals, and told spooky stories by candlelight. And we made lifelong friends. We're doing it again — and you're invited to join us! Together, we'll make ourselves at home in this historic mansion surrounded by the picturesque North Wales countryside. We'll have a book club, share gourmet meals in the Great Hall, play parlor games, ramble in the hills, and stomp our feet at a Celtic ceilidh. Our weekend begins in Manchester, England — a UNESCO City of Literature. We'll check into our rooms at a design hotel and enjoy our first IRL meetup in a historic library. After a good night's sleep, we're off to Elizabeth Gaskell's House for a private tour of the Victorian villa where she wrote ‘North and South' (and entertained literary friends like Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens). After a restorative tea-and-cake break, we'll ride together via private motor coach through the rugged countryside to Llangollen, a charming town on the River Dee in North Wales. Our destination: Trevor Hall. The Hall sits on a wooded hilltop overlooking green slopes dotted with sheep and horses. After a tour of the house and gardens, we'll ease into country living in the Hall's luxurious (and tastefully eclectic) rooms. With bookish activities, entertainment, and surprises planned throughout the weekend, you're sure to be delighted — and have plenty of time to connect with old and new bookish friends. DatesThis is a five-day, four-night trip: Thursday through Monday. It will be held on two consecutive weekends; each weekend is limited to 19 guests. Weekend 1: Thursday, November 5 through Monday, November 9 Weekend 2: Thursday, November 12 through Monday, November 16 Also! Click here for the complete details about the weekend and to enjoy the pretty photos For early access to tickets, join our Patreon. To be notified the minute tickets go on sale, join our free Substack newsletter. If you're curious about last year's trip, listen to our podcast episode That Time We Rented a Manor House in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze follows students at an elite university concealing a dark and deadly secret. Caitlin joins us to talk about the publishing process, attending Cambridge, patriarchy within academia, tradition, the gothic, fairy tales and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Fox Hunt by Caitlin Breeze Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Metamorphoses: Translated by Stephanie McCarter Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë  

Welcome to The Literary Life Podcast with Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks. This week we begin our much-anticipated series on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë! After sharing their commonplace quotes, Angelina and Thomas set the stage for this book by covering some of Charlotte Brontë's personal and literary background. Angelina points out some symbolic things that we will be looking for in this book, as well as the important fact that it is a journey story. They also discuss the history and characteristics of the Gothic novel. In discussing the first five chapters of Jane Eyre, Angelina again highlights repeated scenes that will show Jane's spiritual development throughout the story, while Thomas makes some comparisons of this book to other stories such as Mansfield Park and Pamela. You can check out all the latest offerings of mini-classes and webinars, both upcoming and recorded in the past, at HouseofHumaneLetters.com. Click here to find the episodes we published covering Anne Brontë's book Agnes Grey. You can also listen to our series on Mansfield Park here. For the full show notes on this episode, including book links, today's poem, and commonplace quotes, please visit https://theliterary.life/319. 

We learn: I got pulled over for tabs Jane is vindicated! The DMV blows Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/82425650-a396-47e2-b548-e02e299845a8

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing JANE EYRE (1943) from Charlotte Brontë's novel and a screenplay by Robert Stevenson and Aldous Huxley.  In director Robert Stevenson's atmospheric 1943 Gothic masterpiece, the resilient orphan Jane Eyre (Joan Fontaine) escapes a childhood of abuse to become a governess at the gloomy and isolated Thornfield Hall.  She soon finds herself drawn to the brooding, temperamental master of the estate, Edward Rochester (Orson Welles), whose cynical exterior masks a deep-seated pain that Jane's quiet strength begins to heal.  As their unlikely romance deepens toward a marriage proposal, Jane is haunted by eerie laughter and mysterious occurrences emanating from the house's locked attic, suggesting a dark secret that threatens to shatter her hope for a new life.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 37 m, is rated approved and is available through a quick Google search but also available to buy/rent on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #CharlotteBronte #JaneEyre #RobertStevenson #AldousHuxley #JohhnHouseman #KettiFrings #HenryKoster #JoanFontaine #JaneEyre #OrsonWelles #Rochester #PeggyAnnGarner #YoungJane #ElizabethTaylor #Helen #JohnSutton #DrRivers #SaraAllgood #Bessie #HenryDdaniell #Brocklehurst #AgnesMoorehead #MrsReed #Drama #Romance #CostumeDrama #DarkRomance #PeriodDrama  @Amazon  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introduction to the Enneagram and how it differs from other personality systems, they dive into how Enneagram types show up in our reading lives — from guessing an author's type to rethinking our own habits as readers. Sarajane walks through the nine types, shares a book recommendation for each, and offers her own personal picks. Note: This episode was republished due to an Apple Podcasts feed glitch that prevented it from appearing for some subscribers. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Sarajane Case: The Honest Enneagram and The Enneagram Letters A brief introduction to the Enneagram — and how it differs from other personality systems Sarajane's personal approach to working with the Enneagram A quick overview of the nine Enneagram types How each Enneagram type might approach reading Whether (and how) we can discern an author's Enneagram type through their work (and the Enneagram types most and least likely to be authors themselves) Practical tips for using your type to improve your reading life Reading Through the Enneagram [29:51]  Type 1: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:08] Type 2: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:50]   Type 3: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:27] Type 4: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42]  Type 5: Fourth Wing (Empyrean, 1) by Rebecca Yarros (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:56]  Type 6: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:32]  Type 7: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:56]  Type 8: Crook Manifesto (The Harlem Trilogy, 2) by Colson Whitehead (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:20]  Type 9: Severance by Ling Ma (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:16]  Other Books Mentioned The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, 1) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [32:08]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) [33:49]  The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez (2019) [34:57]  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) [35:23]  Sarajane's Book Recommendations [36:37]  Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:50]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:08]  Two NEW Books She Loves Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:09]  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:14]  Other Books Mentioned Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [42:05]  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) [42:16]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2021) [42:28]  Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2022) [42:37]  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (2022) [43:28]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14]  Other Books Mentioned South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami (1992) [44:20]  1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (2009) [44:49]  One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Theodora's Tea Shop by Christy Anne Jones (July 28, 2026 — no US release date set yet) | Link to Blackwell's for US Orders [45:52]  Other Links Truity | Enneagram Personality Test

In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introduction to the Enneagram and how it differs from other personality systems, they dive into how Enneagram types show up in our reading lives — from guessing an author's type to rethinking our own habits as readers. Sarajane walks through the nine types, shares a book recommendation for each, and offers her own personal picks. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Sarajane Case: The Honest Enneagram and The Enneagram Letters A brief introduction to the Enneagram — and how it differs from other personality systems Sarajane's personal approach to working with the Enneagram A quick overview of the nine Enneagram types How each Enneagram type might approach reading Whether (and how) we can discern an author's Enneagram type through their work (and the Enneagram types most and least likely to be authors themselves) Practical tips for using your type to improve your reading life Reading Through the Enneagram [29:51]  Type 1: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (2020) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [30:08] Type 2: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:50]   Type 3: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:27] Type 4: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42]  Type 5: Fourth Wing (Empyrean, 1) by Rebecca Yarros (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:56]  Type 6: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:32]  Type 7: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:56]  Type 8: Crook Manifesto (The Harlem Trilogy, 2) by Colson Whitehead (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:20]  Type 9: Severance by Ling Ma (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:16]  Other Books Mentioned The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, 1) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954) [32:08]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) [33:49]  The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez (2019) [34:57]  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (2022) [35:23]  Sarajane's Book Recommendations [36:37]  Two OLD Books She Loves The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:50]  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (1847) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:08]  Two NEW Books She Loves Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:09]  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [43:14]  Other Books Mentioned Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [42:05]  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017) [42:16]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2021) [42:28]  Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2022) [42:37]  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (2022) [43:28]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:14]  Other Books Mentioned South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami (1992) [44:20]  1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (2009) [44:49]  One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Theodora's Tea Shop by Christy Anne Jones (July 28, 2026 — no US release date set yet) | Link to Blackwell's for US Orders [45:52]  Other Links Truity | Enneagram Personality Test

Today on The Literary Life podcast, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks are here to offer some helpful ideas for reading Shakespeare plays and how to approach the Bard. They start off sharing their own stories of first being exposed to Shakespeare. Next, Thomas and Angelina address the idea that Shakespeare is too high-brow for the ordinary reader. Angelina also gives her hot take on whether you should watch or read a Shakespeare play first. She also tells some stories about reading the Bard with her children and students. Some other helpful topics they cover are the different types of plays and their forms, the cosmology behind the plays, and potential problems with some modern interpretations of Shakespearean drama.  Please visit our website to view the full show notes for this episode with links to previous episodes we have done on Shakespeare, as well as the books mentioned as resources in this discussion: https://theliterary.life/318.  Join us back again here next week when we begin our series covering Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë! You can check out all the latest offerings of mini-classes and webinars, both upcoming and recorded in the past, at HouseofHumaneLetters.com.

This week, we’re talking to director and screenplay writer Maggie Gyllenhaal about her upcoming film, The Bride! Maggie reveals how she gave a character from the 1930s with only a few minutes of screentime a big dose of main character energy. Danielle and Maggie also discuss the unthinkable thoughts of Mary Shelley, IMAX screenings, and what it was like to narrate a 48-hour audio book. Plus, get a sneak peek of the March Reese’s Book Club Pick, Lady Tremaine. BOOKS MENTIONED: Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Mating by Norman RushSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Witches of Wuthering Heights: Folklore and Wild Things of YorkshireIn today's journey, we touch on the lives of:Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) – Jane Eyre (1847), Shirley (1849), Villette (1853)Emily Brontë (1818–1848) – Wuthering Heights (1847)Anne Brontë (1820–1849) – Agnes Grey (1847), The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848)In their own way, all three embraced a gothic vibe, drawing on Yorkshire folklore and the mists of the moors that permeate their work. And I've had fun exploring the ways witches and folkloric figures appear in their writing. And we'll meet witches, goblins, ghouls and gytrash on the moors, oh my!The Two Folktales I share are both from Legends of the North York Moors: traditions, beliefs, folklore, customs by Marion Atkinson, 1981

We learn: We got drive-thru! That was fun Jane finally becomes the Helen. Man, this story moves slow. Reading books to old people sucks Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/d12ef279-7779-4048-84da-6779cb547af9

Danny Harkins was convicted of serious criminal offences involving coercion, intimidation, kidnapping and violence. This episode doesn't excuse or justify that reality….What happened in prison changed Danny….Punishment didn't change him….Reading did.While in prison, Danny turned to literature, specifically the novels of Emily Brontë and Charlotte Brontë.The Brontë sisters wrote about obsession, moral consequence, unchecked power, violence and the cost of uncontained desire. Reading Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre in a prison cell becomes an encounter with the self, not an escape from it.We explore: • the psychology of serious criminality and identity collapse, • how Victorian literature can awaken conscience, • why reading can force moral reckoning where authority cannot,This episode is about criminal psychology, conscience formation, literature as moral confrontation, and the uncomfortable truth that real change begins internally or not at all.This is not a redemption story…..It is a reckoning.This is The New Mind. Where truth meets the human story… Enjoy! Subscribe to The New Mind podcast for more uplifting and insightful conversations that explore the depths of mental health, personal growth, and inspiring stories of individuals making a difference in the world.Thank youConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamccrystal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellamccrystalhypno   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ella_mccrystalWeb: https://www.ellamccrystal.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllaMcCrystalConnect with Danny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyharkins1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dannyharkinsWeb: https://koboxingcompany.co.uk/

We learn: There are random amateur matches in Iowa! We get more info on how school sucks The saddest girl in the world actually likes it Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/0abe2ce8-1937-4c1b-a3f8-0c5a1a808674

We learn: My car makes weird sounds The kid gets to school and its really boring A party bus with hot women! Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/30bbc02a-bfc0-474f-ac07-465732360db7

pWotD Episode 3211: Wuthering Heights Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 287,720 views on Sunday, 15 February 2026 our article of the day is Wuthering Heights.Wuthering Heights is the only novel by the English author Emily Brontë, initially published in 1847 under her pen name "Ellis Bell". It concerns two extensive upland estates and their landowning families on the West Yorkshire moors, the Earnshaws and the Lintons; and their turbulent relationships with the Earnshaws' foster son, Heathcliff. Driven by themes of love, possession, revenge, and reconciliation, the novel is influenced by Romanticism and Gothic fiction. It is considered a classic of English literature.Wuthering Heights was accepted by publisher Thomas Newby along with Anne Brontë's Agnes Grey before the success of their sister Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre, but they were published later. The first American edition was published in April 1848 by Harper & Brothers of New York. After Emily's death, Charlotte edited a second edition of Wuthering Heights, which was published in 1850.Though contemporaneous reviews were polarised, Wuthering Heights has come to be considered one of the greatest novels written in English. It was controversial for its depictions of mental and physical cruelty, including domestic abuse, and for its challenges to Victorian morality, religion, and the class system. It has inspired an array of adaptations across several types of media.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:29 UTC on Monday, 16 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Wuthering Heights on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.

After reading some of Charlotte Brontë's Tales of Angria (#682), John and Sophia go a-Brontë-ing again. They discuss Lucasta Miller's extraordinary survey of the Brontë cult and the durable, troubled legacy of their fiction.

I can't believe we're already through the first month of 2026, but here we are. This month, Ian started us off with László Krasznahorkai's: Sátántangó. The Hungarian author was last year's Nobel Laureate, so we decided that we'd better take a look at his oeuvre. Sátántangó is a bleak novel that describes the lives of the people living on an "estate". The people lie, cheat, and steal from each other, wallowing in their own problems, until Irimiás, a man they thought dead returns. The residents think that he's going to better their lives, but Irimiás is a conman. Sátántangó is a difficult text, especially only having read it once, but upon discussing the text, had more to say than we thought. We hope you enjoy our discussion! Maybe you have your own theories about what is really going on in this book?    February's book is a classic: Wuthering Heights by Charlotte Brontë. Ronnie chose this one because Emerald Fennel's new movie!

We learn: This kid is never going to get sent to school Jane finally snaps - I'm convinced she's going to be a serial killer She's been living in an actual closet? Go on, read it for yourself:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/9bc38f6e-a30d-4b12-966c-76327b2a44bc

Villette (1853) var den siste romanen som Charlotte Brontë skrev. George Eliot og Virginia Woolf elsket den, men tror du slikt biter på Sølvbergets formidlere? Ikke i det hele tatt! Det finnes mange lange og gode romaner fra 1800-tallet. Villette er dessverre ikke en slik, mener Tomas Gustafsson og Nina Bachke. Hva synes du? --- Innspilt på Sølvberget bibliotek og kulturhus i januar 2026. Medvirkende: Nina Bachke, Tomas Gustafsson og Åsmund Ådnøy. Produksjon: Åsmund Ådnøy.

Plågade hjältinnor, övernaturlighet och högtravande språk. Annina Rabe funderar över vad som lockar så många kvinnliga författare till gotiken. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Denna essä sändes första gången i februari 2017.I ett sovrum i ett hyrt gammalt hus i New England i USA ligger en kvinna och tittar på en påträngande gul tapet. Hon är deprimerad efter en förlossning och hennes beskyddande make, som också råkar vara hennes doktor, har ordinerat absolut vila. Det är något konstigt med huset, tänker kvinnan. Och hon gillar verkligen inte den där gula tapeten i sovrummet.Det är upptakten till Charlotte Perkins Gilmans klassiska kortroman ”Den gula tapeten” från 1892, där vi stegvis får följa en kvinnas väg mot ett psykiskt sammanbrott. I tapetens mönster börjar hon se de mest märkliga scener, hon ser instängda kvinnor, kvinnor som kryper längs golvet.Det är den en av de otäckaste texter jag vet. Det sakta men säkert glidande förståndet och känslan av skevhet i den hemlika miljön, allt detta gör att det gungar för mitt inre varje gång jag läser om den.Medan jag får kalla kårar av en ganska händelselös novell om en kvinna som ligger och blir tokig i ett sovrum lämnar till exempel berättelser om galna seriemördare mig för det mesta ganska kallsinnig. Det otäcka för mig är det som händer inuti huvudet. Och d et intressanta med skräck är ju att den slår så olika, beroende på vem man är och hur ens fantasier och mardrömmar ser ut.Charlotte Perkins Gilmans kortroman avslutar en samling berättelser i ”Förfärande kvinnor”, en antologi om gotisk skräck skriven av kvinnor, sammanställd och översatt av KG Johansson. Alla novellerna är utkomna under 1800-talet, då den gotiska skräckromanen kulminerade i popularitet.Begreppet ”gotisk litteratur” uppstod första gången i mitten av 1700-talet. Innan dess hade ”gotisk” enbart använt som en term inom konst och arkitektur. Det förändrades när den brittiske konsthistorikern och författaren Horace Walpole gav ut romanen ”Borgen i Otranto”, en skräckberättelse som han själv gav undertiteln ”A gothic story”. Den innehöll alla de motiv vi förknippar med gotisk litteratur; dystra gamla slott, plågade hjältinnor, övernaturliga inslag, galna munkar och en labyrintisk struktur, skildrad med ett melodramatiskt och högtravande språk. Litteraturvetaren och gotikexperten Mattias Fyhr betonar i sin avhandling ”De mörka labyrinterna” att gotik inte är en litterär genre utan ett modus, som kan dyka upp i all litteratur. Skräcken och det övernaturliga är inte heller nödvändiga ingredienser, utan det gotiska utmärks snarare av en känsla av melankoli och krypande obehag. Det blir tydligt i ”Förfärande kvinnor”, där de flesta av novellerna faktiskt inte är särskilt läskiga utan mer sorgliga.Walpoles roman gav upphov till en mängd efterföljare. Den nya romantendensen passade väl in i den begynnande romantiken, som växte fram under en tid när man annars trodde att hela världen gick att kartlägga, mäta och bemästra. Skräcklitteraturen fick härbärgera allt som inte fick plats i den nya tiden; känslor, drömmar och undergångsfantasier. Gotiken var en reaktion mot den förnuftsbaserade upplysningstiden och en viktig del av den borgerliga romanens framväxt i industrialismens tidevarv.Påfallande många författare som skrev i den gotiska traditionen var kvinnor. En av genrens verkliga pionjärer var Ann Radcliffe, som med sin ”Udolphos mysterier”, som sägs ha inspirerat författare som Edgar Allan Poe och Marquis de Sade. Den krassa Jane Austen skrev sin ”Northanger Abbey” som en satir över Radcliffe och hela den gotiska vågen. Huvudpersonen har fått hela sin verklighetsbild förvrängd efter att ha förläst sig på gotiska romaner.Ann Radcliffe efterföljdes av namn som Clara Reeves, Mary Elizabeth Braddon och förstås Frankensteins skapare, Mary Shelley. Det var också vanligt att annars realistiska författare som till exempel systrarna Brontë, eller Elizabeth Gaskell inkluderade gotiska inslag i sina romaner.Varför lockades kvinnliga författare av det gotiska? En pragmatisk förklaring som KG Johansson ger i sin lite väl schematiska introduktion till antologin är att romanskrivande över huvud taget under 17- och 1800-talet till stora delar var en kvinnlig syssla.Troligtvis är det kvinnolitteraturens låga status som gjorde att det dröjde relativt länge innan det började forskas om den gotiska romanen på allvar. Termen Female Gothic myntades på 70-talet av litteraturvetaren Ellen Moers, och sedan dess är den ett eget forskningsfält. Den gotiska litteraturen är en tacksam brunn att ösa ur när det gäller feministiska tolkningar. Den unga kvinnan som sakta drivs till vansinne i Charlotte Perkins Gilmans ”Den gula tapeten” är instängd i hemmet, övervakad av en make som ideligen förklarar att det är farligt för henne att skriva. Betänk att novellen är skriven nästan 40 år innan Virginia Woolfs ”Ett eget rum”. När Mary Elizabeth Braddons kvinnliga vålnad i ”Den kalla omfamningen” hemsöker sitt svekfulla ex genom att lägga sina iskalla armar runt hans hals ligger det nära till hands att se det som en hämnd på ett helt patriarkalt förtryckarsamhälle. Och ett av de mest klassiska exemplen, den galna kvinnan på vinden i Charlotte Brontës Jane Eyre, har fått representera varenda känsla av undertryckt vrede och sexualitet en kvinna kan härbärgera.Den starka symboliken i det gotiska lockar fortfarande många kvinnliga författare och litteraturforskare. Daphne du Maurier, Shirley Jackson, Joyce Carol Oates, Angela Carter, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood och Monika Fagerholm är bara några författare som har gotiska inslag i sina böcker. Här i Sverige är Maria Gripe, Inger Edelfeldt och Mare Kandre några av de tydligaste exemplen. Populär- och ungdomslitteraturen svämmar över av skildringar om vampyrer och zombier.På senare år har gotiken haft ett uppsving i litteraturen. Den så kallade gurlesktraditionen har inslag som är tydligt gotiska: av skräck, förvridning och ett söndertrasat flickideal. Skrivarutbildningen Litterär Gestaltning vid Göteborgs universitet inrättade en speciell ”häxskola” där unga kvinnliga författare uppmuntrades att skriva fram sin inre häxa. Danska Olga Ravn, en av de två lärarna, gick i sin debutroman ”Celestine” direkt tillbaka till gotiken när hon lät huvudpersonen leva ett parallellt liv i en inmurad 1500-talsflickas kropp.Den dystopiska tid vi lever i nu har onekligen vissa likheter med tiden för den gotiska litteraturens födelse. Dels känslan av att befinna sig på den teknologiska utvecklingens höjdpunkt, samtidigt en allt starkare förnimmelse av undergång och katastrof. Men jag tror också att gotikens lockelse har en annan mindre tidsbunden förklaring, som handlar om ett evigt behov av att närma sig de egna gränserna för tillåtna känslor och fantasier. Det behovet har förstås både män och kvinnor, men kvinnor omges fortfarande i hög grad av oskrivna regler och begränsningar, även om de ser annorlunda ut idag än under den viktorianska eran. Charlotte Perkins Gilmans novell om kvinnan som ligger och stirrar på den gula tapeten är ju så svindlande otäck just för att den också visar galenskapen också kan vara en väg till frihet.Annina RabelitteraturkritikerLitteratur”Förfärande kvinnor – gotisk skräck från Brontë till Gilman” i urval och översättning av KG Johansson.

We learn: The blood room is toxic The doctor-barber seems to be the only one who cares, though he still doesn't like her Our hero is going to school Go on, read it for yourself:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/3125751b-aab6-4ce8-988d-cbb97dc7cca9

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 13, 2026 is: umbrage • UM-brij • noun Umbrage refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. It is often used in the phrase “take umbrage.” // Some listeners took umbrage at the podcaster's remarks about the event. See the entry > Examples: “The one item on offer was considered to be so good that the chef took umbrage at being asked for mustard.” — The Irish Times, 31 Oct. 2025 Did you know? Umbrage is a word born in the shadows. Its ultimate source (and that of umbrella) is Latin umbra, meaning “shade, shadow,” and when it was first used in the 15th century it referred to exactly that. But figurative use followed relatively quickly. Shakespeare wrote of Hamlet that “his semblable is his mirror, and who else would trace him, his umbrage, nothing more,” and by the 17th century this meaning of “vague suggestion; hint,” had been joined by other uses, including the “feeling of resentment or offense” heard today in such sentences as “many took umbrage at the speaker's tasteless jokes.” The word's early literal use is not often encountered, though it does live on in literature: for example, in her 1849 novel, Charlotte Brontë describes how the titular Shirley would relax “at the foot of some tree of friendly umbrage.”

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We learn: Right off the bat, our protagonist is getting the crap beat out of her There's a blood room for time outs You can gift your spouse a miniature of yourself before you die Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jane-eyre-charlotte-bronte/8f4e2a65f574e8aa?ean=9780141441146&next=t Listen anywhere: nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/nuzzle-house/5d4388c4-e9e3-492d-8f56-665b817217bc

"Charlotte Brontë is renowned for her beloved classic Jane Eyre, but in her lesser-known novel Shirley, she offered valuable insight into the noble quality of gratitude when she wrote: I am almost contented just now, and very thankful. Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever. Our recent research as social scientists indicates that for many, “Gratitude is a divine emotion.” Although we did not ask directly about gratitude, many participants spontaneously discussed gratitude in their spiritual lives and their relationships. " Loren Marks reads the article, "The Hidden Power of 'Thank You' " which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on March 8, 2024.

The Irish Midlands flow to the relentless rhythm of the River Shannon and along its banks the Irish Stew podcasters found themselves again, Day Five of their “Off the Beaten Craic in the Hidden Heartlands” wanderings, gazing across its broad expanse from the docks of the County Offaly town of Banagher.There, cohosts John Lee and Martin Nutty met local historian James Scully and caught up with an old friend of John's, Mark Boylan, who covers horseracing for The Irish Field, to explore the history, legend, music, and all that gives life and character to this small Shannon-side community with a population aspiring to hit the 2,000 mark.James met us at the cozy, convivial Flynn's Pub on Main Street, but the craic there proved too mighty for recording purposes, so the trio beat a retreat to the hilltop Church of St Paul's for what proved to be Irish Stew's first recording in a church (but not their last as you'll hear in the final Hidden Heartlands episode).A lifelong educator and noted local historian, James set about unraveling the history of the old Irish saying, “That Beats Banagher!,” in a book of the same name which he co-wrote with Kieran Keenaghan. In this richly illustrated volume they explore the murky provenance of “That Beats Banagher!” and how it entered Irish political and cultural lore. A beguiling spinner of the town's stories, James shares tales of the earliest days of the town, the arrival of the international man of mystery from the 1600s Matthew de Renzy, the town's unexpected literary links to Anthony Trollope and Charlotte Brontë, Banagher's vibrant community life, and its status as a popular port of call for the river cruising crowd.They started the day in a pub, absolved their sins in a church, and then retreated to a pub, J.J. Hough's Singing Pub, a renowned destination for trad music fans and tourists alike run by Ger Hough, who IrishCentral called the most creative publican in Ireland.There they met David and Mark Boylan who John got to know when the Breeders' Cup flew the whole Boylan family to Kentucky so the then 14-year-old Mark could sing his Breeders' Cup song before about 80 thousand fans at Churchill Downs for the 2011 World Championship race meet. Mark may be all grown up but he hasn't outgrown his love of horses and of his hometown of Banagher which shines through in the closing segment.And in such a small, tight-knit community it was no surprise to learn that James was Mark's teacher at St Rynagh's School.Well, that beats Banagher!Next week Irish Stew hits pause on their Off the Beaten Craic series to embrace the season of giving with the story of a New York City charity rooted in the plight of the impoverished Irish immigrants in the notorious Five Points district in our conversation with Sean Granahan, president of The Floating Hospital.LinksJames ScullyBook: That Beats Banagher!Mark BoylanThe Irish FieldXInstagramFacebookHidden Heartlands Travel ResourcesIreland.comDiscover Ireland's Hidden HeartlandsIrish Stew LinksWebsiteInstagramLinkedInEpisode Details: Season 7, Episode 36; Total Episode Count: 139

Let's talk Charlotte Brontë and the last few years of her life. What was the big scandal about the biography that came out soon after her death? Who was affected? And how do we know what really went on with this remarkable woman?Joining us today is historian and author Graham Watson, who has written a book on the topic, called Inventing Charlotte Brontë, published with The History Press in the UK and Pegasus in the USA. Get Inventing Charlotte Brontë:https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-invention-of-charlotte-bronte/ (UK)http://www.pegasusbooks.com/books/the-invention-of-charlotte-bront-9781639369355-hardcover (USA)Find Graham:https://www.instagram.com/grahamwatson_author/https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors/graham-watsonhttps://x.com/GrahamWatson73Join us for a London walking tour with Reign of London:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452Find Baroque:https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/https://www.reignoflondon.com/https://substack.com/@ifitaintbaroquepodcastSupport Baroque:https://www.patreon.com/c/Ifitaintbaroquepodcast/https://buymeacoffee.com/ifitaintbaroqueIf you would like to join Natalie on her walking tours in London with Reign of London:Saxons to Stuarts:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/Tudors & Stuarts:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-tudors-stuarts-walking-tour-t481355/The Georgians:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-the-georgians-walking-tour-t481358/Naughty London:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/For more history fodder please visit https://www.ifitaintbaroquepodcast.art/ and https://www.reignoflondon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 26, 2025 is: unabashed • un-uh-BASHT • adjective Someone who is unabashed is not embarrassed or ashamed about openly expressing strong feelings or opinions. // Unabashed by their booing and hissing, the artist continued with the musical performance. See the entry > Examples: “Take the melodramatic storyline of a telenovela and tell it through the unabashed mediums of opera and drag, and you'll have ‘Inebria Me,' the subversive experimental opera by San Cha ending its West Coast tour at REDCAT this month. Latin dance fuses with queer storytelling as the sounds of ... punk, classical and electronic make up the performance, which pulls from creator San Cha's 2019 album ‘La Luz de la Esperanza.'” — Katerina Portela, The Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2025 Did you know? To abash someone is to shake up their composure or self-possession, as illustrated by Charlotte Brontë in her 1849 novel Shirley: “He had never blushed in his life; no humiliation could abash him.” When you are unabashed you make no apologies for your behavior, nor do you attempt to hide or disguise it; but when you are abashed your confidence has been thrown off and you may feel rather inferior or ashamed of yourself. English speakers have been using abashed to describe feelings of embarrassment since the 14th century, but they have only used unabashed (brazenly or otherwise) since the 15th century (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Have you read Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), or maybe watched one of the adaptations, and wondered how it holds up today? In Episode 301, Jen and Ashley dive into this beloved classic as our November Book Club pick. We start with a Bookish Check-in before diving into our discussion. We talk about what surprised us when revisiting The Secret Garden, from Mary's truly contrary beginning to the way nature, friendship, and “a bit of earth” transform both Mary and Colin over time. We also spend time on the harder pieces that haven't aged well despite the hopeful story at the center of the novel.   For pairings, Ashley recommends Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Mind (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), and Jen brings Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) into the conversation. We wrap up with our Unabridged Favorites for this month. We'd love to know your thoughts on The Secret Garden and any pairings you'd suggest, so come chat with us on social media @unabridgedpod and let us know what you think.   Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page.   Want to support Unabridged?   The number 1 way to support us is by purchasing Bookshop.org books from our Unabridged shop. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram or Facebook. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

Charlotte Brontë wasn't born the eldest child, but she was thrust into a leadership role at the age of ten, as the Brontë children dealt with the tragic deaths of their mother and two eldest sisters. How did this affect their family dynamic? And when the younger two sisters, Emily and Anne, had their novels accepted while Charlotte's alone was rejected, how did Charlotte respond? In this episode, Jacke talks to author Catherine Rayner, expert in the Brontës and a qualified nurse who's studied the effects of childhood on the development and psychology of adults, about the swirl of sibling psychologies explored in her book The Brontë Family: Sibling Rivalry and a Burial in Paradise. PLUS author Keith Cooper (Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup closing soon)! The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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

What is the true history behind the “madwoman in the attic” in Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre? How was Jane Austen's aunt deeply connected to slavery in Barbados? Who were the British heiresses who married Caribbean plantation owners and inherited vast wealth made through chattel slavery? William and Anita are joined by Miranda Kauffman, author of Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance, and Caribbean Slavery, to discuss how Austen and Brontë were connected to, and wrote about, these often-ignored slavery heiresses. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Brontë only published one full-length book before dying at the tragically young age of 30. But that book, Wuthering Heights, which tells the story of obsessive and vengeful love on the rugged moors of Yorkshire, is still considered one of the pinnacles of English literature, landing at #15 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. In this episode, Jacke takes a deep look into Emily Brontë's classic "bad boy" novel, with assistance from Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth Hardwick, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Tyler, Alice Hoffman, Charlotte Brontë, and others. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup closing soon)! The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠. Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com⁠⁠⁠. Or visit the ⁠⁠⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠. 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

Jacke looks forward to a new season by exploring the language and imagery of John Keats's famous ode to autumn. Then he talks to Graham Watson about his new book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, which tells the story of how how Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. PLUS Sara Charles (The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages) stops by to discuss her choice for the last book she will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open through the end of September)! The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠historyofliterature.com⁠. Or visit the ⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠ at ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠gabrielruizbernal.com. 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

Sophia Ferrara joins John down the rabbit hole of Charlotte Brontë's early private storytelling.

In this episode, we dial in our love for Agatha Christie and Charlotte Brontë, as we discuss Black Orchid. How they were able to pack so much character intertaction AND a self-indulgent cricked match into only two episodes, we will never know.   Join us as we discuss the introduction of our new favourite hero (or villain) in Gurgle Man, Sarah Sutton finally being able to show off her acting chops, the Watchers' new unit of measure: units of Adrics, and Anthony absolutely having a childhood moment with time spent around trains. Yes, in another life, he must have been a train engineer.   We are so happy that we finally have a happy little TARDIS crew, despite the darker direction of the show. We wonder how long it'll last…   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find the this oddity available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find on the Doctor Who Season 19 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3RA2Bkl) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/43GFZGe)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Rollerball (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lPPiJG | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44HPAeD) The James Bond Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FWn6kg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQB4lR) The Pink Panther (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3018fEY | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSvPkh) Tenko (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44vCOzm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3wtYY8D) Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Bvp4Fy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lofajC) Bergerac: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Imtjf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44qT6vb) The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT| Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf) Hotel Babylon: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/44KDuBO | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/40awdd2) Downton Abbey Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PJgpZX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45Z0nAH) Victoria: Complete Seasons 1, 2, and 3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lpaNRP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4kz1mOo) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3G6YCoH | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3m0qOSc) Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nZ6EpA | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4kz1mOo) The World's Favourite Agatha Christie Box Set (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4eM1vgk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4f58b9D) Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ImB2cX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3TE9Tom)    Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

Écoutez la journaliste Lauren Bastide en conversation avec Adèle Yon, autrice d'un premier roman, « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth », publié aux Éditions du sous-sol en 2025. Cette enquête familiale hybride, entre exercice documentaire, essai et récit de soi fait entendre la voix d'Elisabeth, dite Betsy, arrière-grand-mère de la narratrice, diagnostiquée schizophrène dans les années 1950. Au cours de cet entretien, Adèle Yon évoque les thèmes de son roman et revient sur sa pratique de la recherche, ses différentes méthodes d'écriture et les liens qu'elle a tissés avec ses lectrices.En marge des Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon, le podcast « les Rencontres » met en lumière l'acte de naissance d'une écrivaine dans une série imaginée par CHANEL et Charlotte Casiraghi, ambassadrice et porte-parole de la Maison.(00:00) : Introduction (00:55) : Présentation d'Adèle Yon et de « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth » par Lauren Bastide(02:33) : Sa rencontre avec l'écriture(04:41) : Les romans de son enfance et de son adolescence(06:07) : À propos de la littérature écrite par des femmes(07:21) : Les autrices qui l'ont inspirée(08:40) : Passer d'un roman à un projet de thèse(10:29) : L'écriture comme outil de libération(12:29) : La distance émotionnelle que permet la recherche scientifique(15:00) : Avoir son livre pour la première fois entre les mains(15:38) : Lecture d'un extrait de « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth » par Adèle Yon(17:32) : À propos du processus d'écriture de son roman(20:09) : La recherche documentaire du livre(22:50) : Son style d'écriture(24:32) : Adopter un regard neutre(27:45) : À propos de la réception du roman(36:33) : Explorer son histoire familiale ainsi que les violences sexistes et sexuelles(38:15) : Le questionnaire de fin du podcast « Les Rencontres »Adèle Yon, Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth © Éditions du Sous-Sol, 2025 Série de livres Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1912-1916Le Cycle de Vénus, Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1932-1964Jean-Paul Sartre, L'âge de raison - Les chemins de la liberté I, © Éditions Gallimard, 1945Marguerite Yourcenar, Mémoires d'Hadrien © Marguerite Yourcenar et Editions Gallimard, 1974© Librairie Plon, 1958, pour la première éditionCéline Minard, Faillir être flingué © Payot & Rivages, 2013, 2015Svetlana Alexievitch La fin de l'homme rouge. Ou le temps du désenchantement © Svetlana Alexievitch, 2013© ACTES SUD, 2013 pour la traduction française de Sophie BenechCinq mains coupées, Sophie Divry © Éditions du Seuil, 2020Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë, 1847

Écoutez la journaliste Lauren Bastide en conversation avec Adèle Yon, autrice d'un premier roman, « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth », publié aux Éditions du sous-sol en 2025. Cette enquête familiale hybride, entre exercice documentaire, essai et récit de soi fait entendre la voix d'Elisabeth, dite Betsy, arrière-grand-mère de la narratrice, diagnostiquée schizophrène dans les années 1950. Au cours de cet entretien, Adèle Yon évoque les thèmes de son roman et revient sur sa pratique de la recherche, ses différentes méthodes d'écriture et les liens qu'elle a tissés avec ses lectrices.En marge des Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon, le podcast « les Rencontres » met en lumière l'acte de naissance d'une écrivaine dans une série imaginée par CHANEL et Charlotte Casiraghi, ambassadrice et porte-parole de la Maison.(00:00) : Introduction (00:55) : Présentation d'Adèle Yon et de « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth » par Lauren Bastide(02:33) : Sa rencontre avec l'écriture(04:41) : Les romans de son enfance et de son adolescence(06:07) : À propos de la littérature écrite par des femmes(07:21) : Les autrices qui l'ont inspirée(08:40) : Passer d'un roman à un projet de thèse(10:29) : L'écriture comme outil de libération(12:29) : La distance émotionnelle que permet la recherche scientifique(15:00) : Avoir son livre pour la première fois entre les mains(15:38) : Lecture d'un extrait de « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth » par Adèle Yon(17:32) : À propos du processus d'écriture de son roman(20:09) : La recherche documentaire du livre(22:50) : Son style d'écriture(24:32) : Adopter un regard neutre(27:45) : À propos de la réception du roman(36:33) : Explorer son histoire familiale ainsi que les violences sexistes et sexuelles(38:15) : Le questionnaire de fin du podcast « Les Rencontres »Adèle Yon, Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth © Éditions du Sous-Sol, 2025 Série de livres Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1912-1916Le Cycle de Vénus, Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1932-1964Jean-Paul Sartre, L'âge de raison - Les chemins de la liberté I, © Éditions Gallimard, 1945Marguerite Yourcenar, Mémoires d'Hadrien © Marguerite Yourcenar et Editions Gallimard, 1974© Librairie Plon, 1958, pour la première éditionCéline Minard, Faillir être flingué © Payot & Rivages, 2013, 2015Svetlana Alexievitch La fin de l'homme rouge. Ou le temps du désenchantement © Svetlana Alexievitch, 2013© ACTES SUD, 2013 pour la traduction française de Sophie BenechCinq mains coupées, Sophie Divry © Éditions du Seuil, 2020Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë, 1847

Join us for an in-depth conversation as we explore Charlotte Brontë's classic, Jane Eyre. In this episode, we chat about the unforgettable journey of Jane—from her early struggles as an orphan to her quest for independence and love. We dive into the many layers of social commentary, Gothic atmosphere, and the fierce resilience that makes this novel a timeless favorite.We'll share our insights on the themes of class, gender, and personal freedom, and explore how Brontë's storytelling continues to resonate with readers today. Whether you're revisiting the novel or discovering it for the first time, our discussion offers a fresh take on one of literature's most enduring works.Tune in for a friendly and thoughtful look at Jane Eyre and join us as we celebrate its lasting impact on classic literature.Content WarningsDiscussion of mental health treatment in 1800 EnglandSupport the showRecommend us a Book!If there's a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we'll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept).Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQListener Surveyhttps://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9

Hôm nay BV xin được chia sẻ tới bạn cuốn tiểu thuyết kinh điển “Jane Eyre” của nhà văn người Anh nổi tiếng, Charlotte Brontë. Khi đọc cuốn sách này, bạn sẽ hiểu được rằng một người trưởng thành thực sự không phải là người có thể dẹp được hết chướng ngại cuộc đời, mà là người biết cách chấp nhận mọi đau khổ, khi những điều trái với mong muốn vẫn cứ diễn ra.Nhưng làm thế nào để biết bản thân chúng ta đã có thể chấp nhận một cách tích cực, hay chỉ đang cam chịu một cách tiêu cực và mê muội mà thôi?Làm sao để sống trong “nước sôi” mà vẫn ươm lên được hương thơm cho đời? Jane Eyre sẽ chỉ ra cho chúng ta 3 trí huệ nội tại để làm sao có thể Chấp nhận khổ đau một cách trọn vẹn, giúp bạn tiến tới hành trình trưởng thành thực sự và sống một cuộc đời tự do kiến tạo hạnh phúc trong chính sự bất toàn của mình. Rồi, bây giờ xin mời các bạn cùng lắng nghe.-------------------------Nếu bạn muốn mua sách giấy để đọc, có thể ủng hộ Better Version bằng cách mua qua đường link này nhé, cám ơn các bạn! Link shopee: https://shorten.asia/rYDVWRFpLink Tiki: https://shorten.asia/cqGAPKNh ❤️ Link tổng hợp các cuốn sách trong tất cả video: https://beacons.ai/betterversion.vn/b... ❤️ ỦNG HỘ KÊNH TẠI: https://beacons.ai/betterversion.donate

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Welcome to this Inwood Art Works On Air podcast artist spotlight episode featuring actor and filmmaker, Hannah Eakin.Hannah Eakin is an Arkansas-born, New York City-based actress, singer, writer, and filmmaker. She is a member of Actors' Equity Association, holds her BM in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University, works regularly with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, and has performed roles like Mary Poppins and Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly! in regional houses and venues throughout New York City. As a creator, she finds inspiration in the intimate, complex, and often overlooked narratives of women throughout history. Her screenplays have garnered recognition from the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards and ScreenCraft Drama Screenplay Competition, her musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, Jane Eyre, is a recipient of the New York State Council on the Arts FY24 Support for Artists Grant, and her short film The Poet's Daughter received a grant from the Inwood Film Festival Filmmaker Fund. A self-taught director, she delights in studying the styles and techniques of great filmmakers and innovators. Her ongoing work includes The Sara Teasdale Project, an expansive poetry and film history project culminating in 92 short films. www.hannaheakin.com

In this episode Shruti and Neha discuss one of the most beloved classics of all time: Jane Eyre. We discuss Jane's character through the themes of adventure and self-respect, and share our opinions on her romance with Rochester. We get into many other themes and motifs that run through this story, including class, religion, colonialism, gender, and so much more! And we share our (controversial?) thoughts on the ending.Books Mentioned & Shelf Discovery:Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean RhysNorth and South by Elizabeth GaskellWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëThe Eyre Affair by Jasper FfordeIf you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free newsletter.We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literary skill ensured Charlotte Brontë's place in the "classics" category, and this audiobook delves deeply into her life and times. AudioFile's Leslie Fine and host Jo Reed discuss how Lucy Scott is the consummate British narrator, with a brisk pace and animated tone that remain consistent through an extensive audio performance. Supporting cast members are used well to voice various primary sources; these moments highlight the quotations and break up considerable blocks of research and explanation. The transitions among the supporting voices are seamless.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike chats with Olivia Laing, winner of a 2017 Windham-Campbell Prize for Nonfiction, about the strange and confounding (and wonderful) pleasures of Charlotte Brontë's Villette.READING LIST:Villette by Charlotte Brontë • Suppose a Sentence by Brian Dillon • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy • The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard • Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëOlivia Laing is the author of several books of nonfiction and fiction including The Garden Against Time and the forthcoming The Silver Book. The Lonely City (2016) was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism and has been translated into 14 languages. The Trip to Echo Spring (2013) was a finalist for both the Costa Biography Award and the Gordon Burn PrizeLaing lives in Cambridge, England, and writes on art and culture for many publications, including The Guardian, The New Statesman, and The New York Times. Her debut novel Crudo was published by Picador and W. W. Norton & Company in June 2018.The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast is a program of The Windham-Campbell Prizes, which are administered by Yale University Library's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast is a co-production between The Windham-Campbell Prizes and Literary Hub. Music by Dani Lencioni, production by Drew Broussard, hosted by Michael Kelleher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike chats with Olivia Laing, winner of a 2017 Windham-Campbell Prize for Nonfiction, about the strange and confounding (and wonderful) pleasures of Charlotte Brontë's Villette. READING LIST: Villette by Charlotte Brontë • Suppose a Sentence by Brian Dillon • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy • The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard • Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Olivia Laing is the author of several books of nonfiction and fiction including The Garden Against Time and the forthcoming The Silver Book. The Lonely City (2016) was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism and has been translated into 14 languages. The Trip to Echo Spring (2013) was a finalist for both the Costa Biography Award and the Gordon Burn PrizeLaing lives in Cambridge, England, and writes on art and culture for many publications, including The Guardian, The New Statesman, and The New York Times. Her debut novel Crudo was published by Picador and W. W. Norton & Company in June 2018. The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast is a program of The Windham-Campbell Prizes, which are administered by Yale University Library's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast is a co-production between The Windham-Campbell Prizes and Literary Hub. Music by Dani Lencioni, production by Drew Broussard, hosted by Michael Kelleher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUMMARY: What if Pride and Prejudice were spooky? What if Mr. Darcy were less handsome, but also more abominable? What if instead of four sisters, Lizzie had no parents and a best friend who dies of tuberculosis? If you love Jane Austen, you'll love this book, assuming you can get on board with some stuff. Today's novel is the incomparable Jane Eyre. Though I guess it can be comparable to Pride and Prejudice.WATCH KELLEN'S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpBt0W1zrDU&t=1237sKELLEN ERSKINE IS IN ON TOUR!MAR 16 New Bremen, OHMAR 20 PittsburghMAR 28 Bakersfield, CAAPR 4 Delray Beach, FLAPR 25-26 IndianaMAY 9-10 DallasMAY 17 St Charles, ILFor tickets go to KellenErskine.com-Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2025 by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile-Dave's book / game The Starlings is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMBBLGXN?ref=myi_title_dpTHE HOSTS!-Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 200 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.com-David Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

Daily QuoteThe more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself. (Charlotte Brontë)Poem of the DayAnd Death Shall Have No DominionDylan ThomasBeauty of Words醒心亭记曾巩

Spend a bookish weekend with us in a country manor house! For centuries, nobles and ne'er-do-wells have gathered on country estates for a bit of leisure, a lot of sumptuous food, sparkling conversation, and general good cheer. You're invited to join us at Trevor Hall for a modern take on the traditional manor house weekend. Together, we'll make ourselves at home in this historic Georgian mansion surrounded by the picturesque North Wales countryside. We'll talk about books, share gourmet meals in the Great Hall, play parlor games, ramble in the Welsh hills, listen to stories by candlelight, and be dazzled by an illusionist from London. Our weekend begins in Manchester, England — a UNESCO City of Literature. We'll take over a boutique hotel in the city center where we'll enjoy an evening pub meetup, spend the night, and start our morning with a breakfast fry-up. Then we're off to the Elizabeth Gaskell House for a private tour of the Victorian villa where the author wrote her classic novel ‘North and South' (and entertained literary friends like Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens). After a restorative tea-and-cake break, we'll ride together via private motor coach — just over an hour — through the rugged countryside to Llangollen, a charming historic town on the River Dee in North Wales. Our destination: Trevor Hall. The Hall is a Georgian mansion on a wooded hilltop overlooking green slopes dotted with sheep and horses. After a tour of the house and gardens, we'll ease into country living in the Hall's luxurious (and tastefully eclectic) rooms. With literary activities, entertainment, and surprises planned throughout the weekend, you're sure to be delighted — and have plenty of time to connect with old and new bookish friends. For complete details about the weekend and lots of photos, visit strongsenseofplace.com/weekend. For early access to tickets for a Readers' Weekend at Trevor Hall, join our Patreon. To be notified the minute tickets go on sale, join our free Substack newsletter. Parts of the Strong Sense of Place podcast are produced in udio. Some effects are provided by soundly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices