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
343 episodes
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 to keep me from discussing spo...
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 2
Fanny Dashwood emerges as a master negotiator - or is that manipulator?
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 3
We are introduced to Edward who Marianne doesn't think is good enough for Elinor.
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 hype the
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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 examples of random f...
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 6
The Dashwood ladies arrive at Barton Cottage, Daisy makes a dash for it and Rachel has her eyes on Sir John
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 7
Dinner at Barton Park to meet Colonel Brandon and Mrs Jennings - both very old.
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 8
Colonel Brandon loves Marianne but does Edward love Elinor?
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 9
Finally it seems like a real hero has arrived!
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,
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 11
Marianne and Willoughby shamelessly dance while Elinor plays disapproving wallflower with Colonel Brandon
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 F
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Sense & Sensibility Chapter 13
Colonel Brandon's departure leads to some scandalous behaviour, but the rumour is, he's hiding scandals of his own.
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.
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 characters
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 16
While Marianne continues to pine for Willoughby, Edward appears unannounced to confuse Elinor's feelings
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 17
How much money is enough? What does the future hold?
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Sense & Sensibility Chapter 19
As Barton Cottage loses Edward, the Palmers arrive at Barton Park
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 21
The Miss Steeles burst onto the Barton scene and make waves.
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 22
It's the one you've been waiting for! The first showdown between Elinor and Lucy. Rachel reckons Lucy won this round.
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 23
Elinor reels with the news of Edward's engagement to Lucy and is determined to learn more
Sense & Sensibility Chapter 24
Elinor and Lucy politely argue over Edward
Emma: introducing co-host Rachel Pilois
Rachel is a book seller at Unity Books and quite possibly as obsessed with Austen as I am! She'll be joining me this season to discuss Emma.Rachel mentions
