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The Jane Austen Podcast

The Jane Austen Podcast

By Bekky C

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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The Jane Austen PodcastJul 15, 2022

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Edward Austen and the Cost of Financial Stability

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!

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References

Craig, Sheryl. The Cost of Keeping a Horse in Jane Austen’s Day

Grisham, Price. “The Two Adopted Austens » JASNA.” Persuasions, 2021, Volume 41, No.2 (Summer 2021)

Faye, D. L., & Austen-Leigh, W. (2004). In Jane Austen, a family record. essay, Cambridge University Press.

Toran, K. (2015). The Economics of Jane Austen's World. Persuasions, 36(1).

Austen-Leigh, R. A. Austen Papers, 1942. P. 230-231, 233,

Collins, Maureen B. (2017) “The Law of Jane: Legal Issues in Austen’s Life and Novels.” Persuasions, 38(1)

Jul 24, 202239:27
Bonus Episode: Netflix's Persuasion (spoilers)

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, 202217:54
The Beautiful Cassandra

The Beautiful Cassandra

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

May 01, 202228:18
Jane's Sailor Brothers

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, 202232:04
Jane's Brothers Part 1: George, James and Henry

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. 


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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. p. 28, 155, 160, 168-169, 171, 226, 228, 265

Austen-Leigh, J. E. (2008). A Memoir of Jane Austen - & Other Family Recollections ([Paperback (2002)] ed.). Ox.

Caplan, Clive. “Jane Austen’s Soldier Brother: The Military Career of Captain Henry Thomas Austen.” JASNA Persuasions, 1996, No. 20

Caplan, Clive. “Jane Austen’s Banker Brother: Henry Thomas Austen of Austen & Co., 1801-1816.” JASNA Persuasions, 1998, No. 20

Cass, Jocelyn Creigh. "In Defence of George Austen." JASNA Persuasions, 1994, No. 16

Grey, David J. “HENRY AUSTEN: JANE AUSTEN'S "PERPETUAL SUNSHINE.”” JASNA Persuasions, 1984 p.9-12

Grisham, Price. “The Two Adopted Austens » JASNA.” Persuasions, 2021, Volume 41, No.2 (Summer 2021)

Le Faye, D. (2014). Jane Austen’s Letters (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. 

Tomalin, Claire. (1997). Jane Austen: A Life. Vintage Books.

James and Henry’s publication The Loiterer is available at www.theloiterer.org

Nov 21, 202144:21
Young Jane and Her Ancestors
Oct 10, 202127:12
First Impressions
Sep 20, 202120:49
Trailer

Trailer

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

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