The Jane Austen Podcast

We love the novels, but what do we know about the woman who wrote them? Listen in to learn about Jane Austen's life, her family and friends, the world she lived in and so much more!

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Edward Austen and the Cost of Financial Stability

Learn about Jane's brother Edward, who was adopted by his wealthy cousins, and what this meant for the Austen family as a whole. We also discuss Regency finances and learn how rich Mr. Darcy might be today. Giveaway announced - check out the facebook and instagram pages to learn more! www.instagram.com/janeaustenpodcast www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070570401620 References Craig, Sheryl. The Cost of Keeping a Horse in Jane Austen’s Day Grisham, Price. “The Two Adopted Austens » JASNA.” Pers...

Jul 24, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Bonus Episode: Netflix's Persuasion (spoilers)

Should you watch the new adaptation of Persuasion on Netflix? Probably not. Listen to find out what I thought of it. (Note: Due to the poor audio quality of the original episode, I replaced it with a new recording which contains minor changes.)

Jul 15, 2022•18 min

The Beautiful Cassandra

Learn about Jane's older sister and best friend Cassandra Austen and the life that they shared together.

May 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Jane's Sailor Brothers

Let's talk about Frank and Charles who spent their lives serving in the British Royal Navy and the impact they had on Jane's writing. References: 204-016_persuasion_25 (jasna.org) by Brian Southam Austen, Jane. Jane Austen’s Letters (1995). Ed. Deidre Le Faye. Oxford Hubback, John H. & Edith C. Jane Austen’s Sailor Brothers. London: The Bodley Head, 1906.

Feb 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Jane's Brothers Part 1: George, James and Henry

Get to know three of Jane's older brothers in today's episode - one brother was her favorite, one fell from her favor, and one was estranged, but all three had an influence on her life and writing. The Jane Austen Podcast (@janeaustenpodcast) The Jane Austen Podcast | Facebook JaneAustenPodcast@protonmail.com Ard, Patricia M. “George Austen’s Absence from Family Life: The Shifting Biographical Response.” JASNA Persuasions , 2013,V.34, NO.1 (Winter 2013). Austen-Leigh, R. A. Austen Papers , 1942....

Nov 21, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Young Jane and Her Ancestors

Learn about Jane's noteworthy ancestors and her childhood at the Steventon rectory, including some unusual rearing practices and her adventures at school. References: Austen-Leigh, R. A. Austen Papers , 1942. p. 13, 29, 32 Le Faye, Deirdre. Jane Austen: A Family Record , 2 ed., 2004. p. 3 Madame LaTournelle and the Abbey School – JaneAusten.co.uk The Education of Jane and Cassandra Austen | BYU presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (wordpress.com)...

Oct 10, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

First Impressions

In this debut episode we look at the history of novels and why we still read Jane Austen. References: Le Faye, D. (2014). Jane Austen’s Letters (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. Letter 12, 17 November 1798 and letter 14, 18 December 1798 Austen-Leigh, J. E. (2008). A Memoir of Jane Austen - & Other Family Recollections ([Paperback (2002)] ed.). Ox. Samuel Egerton Brydges - Samuel Egerton Brydges | Penny's poetry pages Wiki | Fandom “The Novels of Jane Austen” (1859) George Henry Lewes...

Sep 20, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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Episode one premieres September 20, 2021! Find me on Facebook (The Jane Austen Podcast page) or Instagram (@janeaustenpodcast)

Aug 29, 2021•50 sec

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