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The Thing About Austen

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  • Episode 110: The Thing About Lady Catherine's Windows with guest Dr. Emily Davis-Hale
    Have you heard of this really, really, REALLY amazing house called Rosings? No seriously, it's basically the greatest house that has ever been built. And the windows! Don't even get me started. I mean, honestly, look at that gorgeous glazing. This episode we're joined by Dr. Emily Davis-Hale of Reclaiming Jane to discuss Lady Catherine, her windows, and why Mr. Collins is obsessed with both. Thank you so much to Emily for joining us for this episode! You can find Reclaiming Jane online at https://www.reclaimingjanepod.com and follow them on Instagram @ReclaimingJane and on Facebook @ReclaimingJanePod. You can follow Emily on Instagram @emmakyzar and on Bluesky @crawfits. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.
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  • Episode 109: The Thing About the Assizes
    Admiral Croft went away to sea, and Mr. Musgrove went away to Taunton. And Mrs. Musgrove seems to think that's the same thing. Grab your fanciest and most judicial red robe because this episode, we're covering the assizes. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.
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  • Episode 108: The Thing About the Barouche-landau
    The weather is fine, and Mrs. Elton would like to go for a drive with the top down. This episode we're covering barouches, landaus, and Mrs. Elton's favorite, the barouche-landau. Let's hope it doesn't rain. Thank you to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, presenting Jane Austen Wrecked My Life for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more and watch at home here: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/janeaustenwreckedmylife You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.
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  • Episode 107: The Thing About Manydown Park with guests Prerna Ramachandra and Sarah Rose Kearns
    In December 1802, while visiting family friends at Manydown Park, Jane Austen received and accepted a proposal of marriage from Harris Bigg-Wither. The next day, she withdrew her acceptance. This episode we are joined by guests Prerna Ramachandra and Sarah Rose Kearns to discuss this crossroads moment in Austen's personal and professional life. Thank you so much to Prerna and Rose for joining us for this episode! Their Kickstarter campaign for Manydown is now live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theholytheatre/manydown-a-jane-austen-story. Please check it out and consider supporting their work. You can also follow along with their progress by subscribing to their Substack: https://manydown.substack.com. You can learn more about Prerna and Rose's other work at https://www.prernaramachandra.me and https://www.theholytheatre.org. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch. Thank you to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, presenting Jane Austen Wrecked My Life for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more and watch at home here: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/janeaustenwreckedmylife
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  • Episode 106: The Thing About Special Licenses
    Mrs. Bennet would like to ensure that Lizzy's special day is the MOST special. And what better way to do that than by having Darcy and Lizzy marry by special license. This episode we cover the banns, common licenses, and special licenses, and we dig into whether Mrs. Bennet's wedding dreams are likely to come true. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can email us at [email protected] and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.
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About The Thing About Austen

The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
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