The Amateur Austenite
Frances Duncan
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An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.
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S9E17 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 17
How much money is enough? What does the future hold?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind…
S9E16 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 16
While Marianne continues to pine for Willoughby, Edward appears unannounced to confuse Elinor's feelingsWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport…
S9E15 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 15
Marianne is crying, Willoughby is acting weird then disappears - what is going on? Emma wants to do an episode about dog breeds as charactersWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances?…
S9E14 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 14
Elinor can't figure out if Willoughby has declared his love to Marianne, he has declared his love for the cottage.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a…
S9E13 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 13
Colonel Brandon's departure leads to some scandalous behaviour, but the rumour is, he's hiding scandals of his own.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a…
S9E12 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 12
It's pretty clear that Marianne loves Willoughby and there's speculation that Elinor loves someone who's name begins with FWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to…
S9E11 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 11
Marianne and Willoughby shamelessly dance while Elinor plays disapproving wallflower with Colonel BrandonWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport…
S9E10 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 10
We get to know Willoughby and learn he's not a fan of the ColonelTruth is violently outraged - get it on a notebook, cushion, tote bag, badge or magnetYou are endeavouring to disarm me by reason -…
S9E9 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 9
Finally it seems like a real hero has arrived!Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances…
S9E8 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 8
Colonel Brandon loves Marianne but does Edward love Elinor?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on…
S9E7 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 7
Dinner at Barton Park to meet Colonel Brandon and Mrs Jennings - both very old.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear…
S9E6 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 6
The Dashwood ladies arrive at Barton Cottage, Daisy makes a dash for it and Rachel has her eyes on Sir JohnWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a…
S9E5 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 5
The Dashwood girls are leaving NorlandCorrection: Lucy’s uncle is at Longstaple near Plymouth I manage to trip Emma into putting on her doctors hat (but it is not medical advice)Agatha Christie has…
S9E4 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 4
Everyone is watching Elinor and Edward very closely.Is Sir John the real hero of the novel? (or is he secretly Santa?)We also touch on how communication has gotten worse in the age of technology and…
S9E3 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 3
We are introduced to Edward who Marianne doesn't think is good enough for Elinor.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear…
S9E2 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 2
Fanny Dashwood emerges as a master negotiator - or is that manipulator?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes…
S9E1 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 1
Emma Dunning is back to discuss Sense & Sensibility with me. But don't worry! Rachel will be here every second week.Emma gives us definitions of sense, sensibility and sensible while attempting…
S8E72 Emma: Ultimate casting
Rachel and I have done the hard work for you; we've watched all the adaptations and now we'll give you our ultimate casting for Emma.Think of it as a valentines present from us to you.I've also…
S8E71 Emma adaptations: The Emma Project (web)
Not to be confused with the novel of this same name, this webseries was filmed and posted in 2013. It's about 5 hours long and appears to be set at a religious university. You can view it on…
S8E70 Emma adaptations: Emma's Journal (web)
Easily digestible at about 2 hours run time this webseries is set at university again. It feels like it could almost be real people.You can watch it on YouTubeWant to join a private one-on-one book…
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The Amateur Austenite has published 336 episodes since November 2019, covering topics in Arts, Books.
The Amateur Austenite is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 14m.
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