The Thing About Austen

The Thing About Austen

Topics: Books · History

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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.

Latest episodeEpisode 122: The Thing About The Romance of the ForestOctober 15, 2026 · 32 min

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Latest episodes

1. Episode 122: The Thing About The Romance of the ForestOctober 15, 2026 · 32 min
2. Episode 121: The Thing About Henry Tilney's Dogs with guest Dr. Stephanie Howard-SmithSeptember 23, 2026 · 34 min
3. Episode 120: The Thing About Mr. Darcy's Ten Thousand a YearAugust 20, 2026 · 38 min
4. Episode 119: The Thing About Sea-bathingJuly 22, 2026 · 47 min
5. Episode 118: The Thing About Mrs. Clay Under Mr. Elliot's ProtectionJune 23, 2026 · 60 min
6. Episode 117: The Thing About Barton CottageMay 26, 2026 · 33 min
7. Episode 116: The Thing About Mrs. Bates's Knitting with guest Eleanor GilchristMarch 23, 2026 · 32 min
8. Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural DaughterFebruary 27, 2026 · 39 min
9. Episode 114: The Thing About Miss Lambe with guest Damianne ScottJanuary 30, 2026 · 37 min
10. Episode 113: The Thing About Grosvenor StreetDecember 15, 2025 · 25 min

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