Show Notes
Jane Austen’s words and books are well known. But what do we know of Jane herself - what she was like, and what she believed? What did she think of society and class, ethics, literature, romance, and faith?
(00:00) - - Jane behind the text
(05:51) - - Jane's world
(10:35) - - Jane the novelist
(19:31) - - The author and the characters
(32:39) - - Romance, satire, or something else?
(39:50) - - Jane's 'undeceptions'
(41:34) - - Jane and the church
(50:50) - - Ethics and virtues
(55:47) - - Five Minute Jesus
(01:00:31) - - Silence on slavery
(01:06:26) - - Jane's legacy
CREDITS
Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley.
Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.
Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian.
Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant.
Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant.
Editing by Richard Hamwi.
Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible.
Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
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