38 episodes
My Cousin Jane Lee Falin
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4.8 • 16 Ratings
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My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Rather than explore the "literary themes and ethos of Jane Austen", or something else you might hear about in a graduate level English Lit class, My Cousin Jane presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the "Deleted Scenes" or "Bonus Features" of Austen's works. With any luck, you'll come away both entertained, and with an enriched appreciation and understanding of the life and works of My Cousin Jane.
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Proper Introductions, Mr. Bingley's Wealth, and More - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 1
Exactly who could be introduced to whom during the Regency era? Who was richer, Mr. Bingley or Captain Wentworth? And what's something that most Regency films get wrong? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Regency Fashion Guides, Trimming Bonnets, and More - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 2
Were men and women held to the same standards of fashion during the Regency Era? What exactly did trimming a bonnet entail? How important were social norms to Mrs. Bennet? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Mr. Darcy's Wealth, His Behavior at the Ball, and Regency Dances - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 3
Just how rich was Mr. Darcy? Why was he being so rude at the ball? Why is it such a big deal that Bingley danced with Jane twice? And what exactly is a Boulangere? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Private Seminaries, How to Address Women, and Escaping Middle Class - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 4
What was a private seminary? What is the proper way to address a gentleman's daughter? And just what is the story with the Bingley's fortune? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Sir William Lucas, Regency Mayors, and Royal House Fires - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 5
What exactly was Sir William Lucas' role as the mayor of a small market town? What's the difference between The Palace of Westminster, Saint James, and Buckingham? And why should the monarchy invest in fire insurance? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Vingt-et-un vs Commerce, Cooling Your Porridge, and Irish Airs - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 6
What exactly is Vingt-et-un and Commerce? Is the phrase "Keep your breath to cool your porridge" really an old saying? If so, where did it come from? And what are Scotch and Irish airs? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Customer Reviews
Beautiful bite-sized brilliance
I am writing a Jane Austen adaptation and I absolutely love this podcast. So glad Persuasion was the focus for season one because that’s the main source material I am using as inspiration for my piece. Thank you for putting in the time!
Such a great idea!
I’m a lifelong Austenite and also fascinated by history so discovering this podcast today was like finding a gold mine. Thanks so much for this unique podcasting approach to Austen’s works. I’m thoroughly enjoying Persuasion so far!