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A Persuasion audiobook performed by 20 actors with gorgeous ambient sounds and an original musical score to bring the story to life. From the director of the Webby Award Honouree podcast of Pride and Prejudice. Presented over 13 beautiful episodes. This dramatised audiobook is produced by the Australian not-for-profit community theatre company, Ballarat National Theatre.

Ellen and Harriet are a mother and daughter who have been talking about Jane Austen together since Harriet was first old enough to read her. In this podcast, we will be doing a close reading of the books.In each episode, we will look at a few chapters. As well as talking about anything that strikes us in the chapters, we will also pick a favourite sentence, have a discussion about one of the characters, and then Ellen will give a social historian perspective about some element of the nineteenth century that seems pertinent, and Harriet will talk about the chapters in pop culture adaptations of...

Welcome to A Jane Austen Year – a seasonal journey through Jane Austen’s novels, the story of her life and the world she lived in.Created and recorded at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire – the most treasured Austen site in the world.

Jane Austen was born in Steventon, England, in 1775, where she lived for the first 25 years of her life. Her father, George Austen, was the rector of the local parish, and provided most of her education in their home. She began to write while in her teens and completed the original manuscript of Pride and Prejudice First Impressions, between 1796 and 1797. Pride and Prejudice was published in January 1813, two years after Sense and Sensibility, her first novel.

Emma by Jane Austen.Jane Austen famously described Emma Woodhouse, the title character of her 1815 novel, as "a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like." Yet generations of readers have loved Emma, as much for her blunders as for her wit and vivacity. Emma, "handsome, clever, and rich," has nothing else to do but try to pair off her friends, and she consistently mis-reads the relationships and situations around her as much as she mis-reads her own heart. The novel features a wonderful cast of characters, including Emma's hypochondriac father, the odiously prideful Mrs. Elton, the ...

A radical look at Jane Austen as you've never seen her - as a lover of farce, comic theatre and juvenilia. The Genius of Jane Austen celebrates Britain's favourite novelist 200 years after her death and explores why her books make such awesome movies time after time.

The Watsons is an unfinished novel by Jane Austen, centering around Emma Watson, a young woman raised by a wealthy aunt who, after her aunt's remarriage, returns to live with her birth family. The Watsons are a poor but genteel family with limited social prospects. Emma's arrival sparks interest among several potential suitors, including the dashing Tom Musgrave and the wealthy but socially awkward Lord Osborne.As Emma adjusts to her new life, she navigates complex relationships with her siblings and the social expectations of their community. The story explores themes of marriage, social ...

While fashions change and technology evolves, there are just some things about being human that transcend time. And the persistence of those human experiences is why anyone can find themselves in the timeless, romantic, and funny novels of Jane Austen. The Jane Austen Podcast with Alison Larkin brings a fresh voice to these classic stories. Hosted by writer and comedian Alison Larkin, each season will present an Austen novel with her award-winning narration and feature chats with actors, writers, and other fascinating people who have one thing in common: a passionate love for Jane Austen. ...

Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the ...

Several years before the events of the novel, Anne Elliott fell in love with a young and handsome but poor naval officer. She was persuaded by her friends and family to refuse him when he asked her to marry him. Now she meets him again...View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: adfreesounds.com The best audiobooks - Our collection includes memoirs, fiction, non fiction, and more!www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/audiobooksFairy Tales, Short Stories and More! Listen ...

Welcome to Austen Chat, the podcast of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA). Join us each month as we interview scholars, authors, and subject experts on a wide range of topics related to Austen’s writings, her life and times, and more. There is always more to learn and enjoy about Jane!

Enjoy a dramatic reading of Jane Austen's "Lady Susan" with this engaging podcast. Experience the witty and cunning character of Lady Susan Vernon as she navigates love and society with charm and manipulation. Through lively performances and insightful analysis, delve into the complexities and humor of this lesser-known Austen work.

Lady Susan (Dramatic Reading) Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of...

In honor of the centenary of Jane Austens death, W. H. Helm offers a beautiful reflection on the enduring charm of her work, emphasizing that despite the passage of time, her books remain as fresh and vibrant as ever. Helm takes readers on a journey through Austens literary influences, her contemporaries, and the prevalent themes in her work. He dives deeply into her fascinating ideas and beautifully crafted characters, providing a succinct compilation of thought-provoking quotes that capture the essence of Jane Austens genius. All insights are succinctly presented in this brief yet ...

Experience the charm and brilliance of Jane Austen Classics Podcast, a collection of her most beloved novels. With elegant prose and unforgettable characters, these stories transport you to the world of 19th-century England, where love and social standing shape the course of destiny.

Discover the extraordinary lives of Jane Austens sailor brothers in Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by Edith & John Hubback. This in-depth biography delves into the naval careers of Francis and Charles Austen, their relationship with their renowned sister, and how they influenced her iconic works. Learn about the Austen family and the vibrant naval world of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Walk alongside Francis and Charles as they brave the Napoleonic Wars and travel to far-flung regions like the West Indies and Australia. The Hubbacks, also descendants of the Austen family, ...

Listen Ad Free https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!Welcome to Daily Jane Austen, your daily rendezvous with the timeless elegance of Jane Austen's literary world! Join us as we unveil a new chapter each day from Austen's celebrated works, including "The Watsons," "Sense and Sensibility," "Pride and Prejudice," "Persuasion," "Northanger Abbey," "Mansfield Park," "Love and Friendship," "Lesley Castle - Dramatic Reading," "Lady Susan," "Jane Austen's Juvenilia," and "Emma." Delight in the charm, romance, and ...

Step into the world of wit, romance, and social satire with Jane Austen Audiobooks. This collection brings you the complete works of Jane Austen, from Pride and Prejudice to Emma, beautifully narrated for an immersive listening experience. Whether you’re rediscovering her timeless novels or enjoying them for the first time, these stories of love, society, and self-discovery remain as captivating as ever.

The Jane Austen Works Collection presents her complete body of work, including her famous novels and lesser-known writings. This collection is perfect for literature lovers who wish to experience the full range of Austen’s storytelling mastery.

Austen's beloved classics narrated in American "Southern" by voice actor and Austen aficionado Jake Phillips of The Cultured Bumpkin. Hear Pride and Prejudice and other Austen classics, here: https://youtu.be/USgdkwew-r4 For Ad-FREE listening, and to support the podcast, check out my Patreon! (It's like Jake's Netflix/Audible for $3/month): https://www.patreon.com/TheCulturedBumpkin To contact Jake for bookings and inquiries, check out www.jakephillips.us