The Amateur Austenite

The Amateur Austenite

An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.

Episodes

November 1, 2019 8 mins

In the very first episode we discuss the first chapter of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

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Why is Kitty coughing important?
Does Mrs Bennet really hate Mrs Long?
These and more questions answered in this discussion of chapter 2 of Pride and Prejudice.

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November 15, 2019 6 mins

The assembly ball happens: Bingley is lovely; Darcy is not.

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November 22, 2019 3 mins

In chapter 4: the boys talk, the girls talk, each pair dissects the ball.

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November 29, 2019 5 mins

Pride rears it's ugly (or not so ugly?) head for the first time in the novel. The Bennet and Lucas ladies gossip.

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December 6, 2019 7 mins

Charlotte gives her advice on love just as Mr Darcy is starting to fall for Elizabeth.

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December 13, 2019 5 mins

Who is thinking of their breakfast? Who is thinking of red coats? These and more important questions answered.

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December 20, 2019 7 mins

What makes an accomplished woman? Is it money, class, education, or scheming for a husband?

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December 27, 2019 4 mins

Jane is still sick at Netherfield. Mrs Bennet visits (interrupting breakfast) and is embarrassing.

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January 3, 2020 4 mins

Are Elizabeth and Darcy arguing or flirting?

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January 10, 2020 4 mins

Miss Bingley and Elizabeth go for a walk around the room while Mr Darcy watches

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January 17, 2020 3 mins

We discuss the shortest chapter in Pride and Prejudice where Mr Darcy acts like a teenage boy

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January 24, 2020 5 mins

Mr Collins appears

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January 31, 2020 5 mins

Mr Collins praises Lady Catherine and reads to the Bennet girls.

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February 7, 2020 4 mins

Mr Collins wants to marry a Bennet and Mr Wickham appears

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February 14, 2020 5 mins

At a party at the Phillips Mr Wickham tells tales about Mr Darcy.

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February 21, 2020 4 mins

The Netherfield ball is announced.

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February 28, 2020 7 mins

The Netherfield ball - Elizabeth is embarrassed by her family and disappointed that Mr Wickham doesn't attend.

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March 6, 2020 6 mins

Mr Collins proposes and is very problematic

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March 13, 2020 5 mins

The aftermath of Mr Collins proposal

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