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Dear listener, you are invited, most cordially, into the drawing rooms and hedgerows of Jane Austen, where a single glance may ignite a romance, a poorly chosen remark may ruin a morning, and the smal... more
FAQs about The Austen Library:How many episodes does The Austen Library have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.
February 17, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XVIIIIn which we witness Elizabeth’s keen disappointment at the absence of Mr. Wickham and her uneasy interactions with Mr. Darcy at the Netherfield ball, alongside the various social awkwardnesses and ambitions that enliven the evening’s assembly. The scene is richly adorned with family dynamics, whispered prejudices, and the subtle dance of affections and intentions, all set against the delicate backdrop of fortune and connection....more28minPlay
February 17, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XVIIIn which we observe the young ladies endeavouring to disentangle the perplexing accounts surrounding Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham, whilst anticipating the pleasure and social engagement of the forthcoming Netherfield ball. Miss Bennet also faces the unwelcome attentions of a certain cousin, adding a quiet layer of personal complication amid the family’s varied expectations and the relentless English weather....more7minPlay
February 16, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XVIIn which we attend a lively assembly where Mr. Wickham’s engaging manners and intriguing revelations draw the attention of the Bennet sisters, particularly Elizabeth, who finds herself both captivated and puzzled by his account of Mr. Darcy’s character and family affairs. Meanwhile, Mr. Collins’s officiousness and Mrs. Philips’s hospitality provide a comic contrast to the more serious undercurrents of pride, prejudice, and disappointed expectations....more18minPlay
February 16, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XVIn which we are introduced to Mr. Collins, a clergyman whose mixture of pride and humility leads him to seek a match among the Bennet sisters, and we witness the lively walk to Meryton where new acquaintances, including the agreeable Mr. Wickham, capture the attention of the young ladies. The episode closes with an invitation to an evening gathering, leaving the family speculating on the curious interactions between Mr. Wickham and Mr. Darcy....more10minPlay
February 15, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIIIIn which we are introduced to the peculiar Mr. Collins, a clergyman and heir to the Bennet family's estate, whose arrival at Longbourn elicits a mixture of curiosity, apprehension, and polite civility from its inhabitants. His formal manners, excessive deference to Lady Catherine, and obsequious behaviour provide fertile ground for both amusement and unease among the Bennet ladies....more9minPlay
February 15, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIVIn which we are introduced to the affable but somewhat pompous Mr. Collins, whose admiration for Lady Catherine de Bourgh and her family provides a window into the social hierarchies and delicate courtesies of the neighbourhood. Amidst gentle family interactions, Mr. Collins’s earnest but unwelcome attempt to impart moral instruction to the younger ladies offers both amusement and a subtle commentary on differing tastes and dispositions....more7minPlay
February 14, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIIIn which we witness the Bennet sisters navigating the delicate affairs of visiting and departing Netherfield, marked by varying degrees of warmth and restraint among their hosts. The domestic scene at Longbourn resumes with a mingling of familial affection, gentle reproach, and the lively chatter of youthful happenings, all conjuring a vivid tableau of country life and social anticipation....more4minPlay
February 14, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIIn which we observe a lively evening at Netherfield where social attentions and subtle rivalries unfold amidst attempts at conversation and amusement. The characters' dispositions are gently revealed through their interactions, particularly the quietly spirited exchange between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy....more9minPlay
February 13, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIn which we witness the intricacies of social intercourse as Mr. Darcy composes letters under Miss Bingley’s vigilant eye, and lively discourse unfolds about friendship, temperament, and the merits of rapid writing. Amidst music and gentle banter, Elizabeth encounters both the admiration and vexation of those around her, delighting in the independence of her own spirited replies and the prospect of returning home....more12minPlay
February 13, 2026Pride and Prejudice Chapter IXIn which we observe the gentle ministrations surrounding a delicate illness at Netherfield, with various society ladies attending to Miss Bennet and lively discourse unfolding on the merits of rural versus city life. Amidst the tender concern and domestic negotiations, a promise of a forthcoming ball kindles youthful anticipation and social gaiety....more10minPlay
FAQs about The Austen Library:How many episodes does The Austen Library have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.