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The Austen Library

The Austen Library

By: Jane Austen
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Summary

 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 smallest social call can become a matter of consequence.

Settle comfortably, for each episode brings you a new portion of Austen’s world: spirited heroines, perplexing gentlemen, officious relations, and the delicious suspense of what will be said next, and by whom. If you have ever suspected that an evening improves with good company and sharper conversation, you will find yourself perfectly at home.Public domain
Episodes
  • Northanger Abbey Chapter 2

    Northanger Abbey Chapter 2
    May 4 2026
    In which we accompany the young and amiable Catherine Morland as she embarks upon her first sojourn to the bustling city of Bath, accompanied by the well-meaning but rather unremarkable Mrs. Allen, where she finds herself both delighted and somewhat perplexed by the grand social scenes before her. Though Catherine’s evening at the assembly rooms is marked by a mix of awkwardness and modest admiration, her gentle spirit remains undeterred by the trials of new society and the charming but distant attentions of the company.
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    12 mins
  • Northanger Abbey Chapter 1

    Northanger Abbey Chapter 1
    May 3 2026
    In which we are introduced to young Catherine Morland, whose plain appearance and unheroic tendencies contrast with the conventional expectations of a heroine, yet whose growth and prospects promise a change in fortune. We observe her early years marked by rustic playfulness and modest accomplishments, culminating in an invitation to explore the world beyond her quiet village, where adventure is anticipated.
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    9 mins
  • Emma Volume III Chapter XIX

    Emma Volume III Chapter XIX
    May 2 2026
    In which we witness the joyful resolution of Harriet’s attachment, discovering her true parentage and her happy union with Robert Martin, while Emma contemplates the changes in their friendship with thoughtful acceptance. Meanwhile, preparations and familial concerns surround the forthcoming marriage of Emma and Mr. Knightley, culminating in a modest but heartfelt ceremony celebrated by close friends.
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    7 mins
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