8 episodes

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!

The Jane Austen Podcast Bekky C

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    • 4.9 • 47 Ratings

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!

    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)

    • 39 min
    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.)

    • 17 min
    The Beautiful Cassandra

    The Beautiful Cassandra

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

    • 28 min
    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.

    • 32 min
    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

    • 44 min
    Young Jane and Her Ancestors

    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)

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
47 Ratings

47 Ratings

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Explanation needed

Thank you for doing these podcasts. I am not English and I did not live in the 19th century so any help you can provide will only add to my enjoyment. Has I lived in the 19th century though, I should have been a proficient!

al234239 ,

Beautifully done!

Please record more episodes, this is wonderful! I agree with the very positive comments others left. Thank you for posting this!

DeedeeB. ,

Adds so much to my understanding of Austen!

This podcast is something special. It has given me new perspectives on issues (such as what it cost to keep up a Regency household) and I so appreciate the presenter’s erudition and enthusiasm!

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