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The Austen Library

The Austen Library

By: Jane Austen
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 Dear listener, you are invited, most cordially, into the drawing rooms and hedgerows of Jane Austen, where a single glance may ignite a romance, a poorly chosen remark may ruin a morning, and the smallest social call can become a matter of consequence.

Settle comfortably, for each episode brings you a new portion of Austen’s world: spirited heroines, perplexing gentlemen, officious relations, and the delicious suspense of what will be said next, and by whom. If you have ever suspected that an evening improves with good company and sharper conversation, you will find yourself perfectly at home.Public domain
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  • Pride and Prejudice Chapter XLVII

    Pride and Prejudice Chapter XLVII
    Mar 4 2026
    In which we observe the anxious reflections and hopeful conjectures of Elizabeth and her relatives as they grapple with the sudden and perplexing disappearance of a most imprudent young lady, accompanied by discussions on character and the perils of youthful folly. The household at Longbourn is steeped in agitation and tender concern, as the family prepares to seek out the truth, balancing dread with cautious optimism amidst the inevitable stir of neighbours and whispered scandal.
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    20 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice Chapter XLVIII

    Pride and Prejudice Chapter XLVIII
    Mar 4 2026
    In which we observe the anxious and uneasy interval as the Bennet family awaits news of a certain young lady's impropriety and the subsequent efforts of relatives and acquaintances to uncover her whereabouts, amidst growing reports that tarnish the reputation of an inconvenient gentleman. The return of the patriarch brings a sombre resolve and sober resolutions for future conduct, tempered by a faint humour and prospective hopes of reformation.
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    13 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice Chapter XLV

    Pride and Prejudice Chapter XLV
    Mar 3 2026
    In which we observe Elizabeth’s visit to Pemberley, where the interplay of civility, jealousy, and restraint unfolds amidst the picturesque surrounds and company of the Darcys and their acquaintances. The conversation and conduct are marked by awkwardness and subtle provocations, revealing much about the characters’ sentiments and inclinations without the need for explicit declaration.
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    9 mins
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