Frances Duncan

The Amateur Austenite Nov 15, 2024

Emma Chapter 6

Emma wants Mr Elton to f*ck off so she can paint Harriet's portrait. Rachel and I discuss flirting, situationships,…

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The Amateur Austenite Nov 8, 2024

Emma Chapter 5

In a chapter where Emma herself does not appear we compare the Westons to the Bingleys, the Woodhouses to the Elliots,…

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The Amateur Austenite Nov 1, 2024

Emma Chapter 4

Rachel and I talk a lot about Pride and Prejudice for a podcast that is not about that novel. We also discuss Austen's…

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 25, 2024

Emma Chapter 3

Rachel and I discover that we may in fact be Mr Woodhouse, and discuss - gossip (check out this reel)- Miss Bates…

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 18, 2024

Emma Chapter 2

Rachel and I discuss the British empire, the structure of the economy and society, what to do when you can’t support…

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 11, 2024

Emma Chapter 1

Rachel and I discuss:- Why is the opening line not as famous as P&P?- The impact of Emma’s upbringing and family…

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 4, 2024

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…

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The Amateur Austenite Sep 27, 2024

Northanger Abbey: Taylor Swift Lyrics

Wrapping up the series on Northanger Abbey here are Taylor Swift lyrics that suit some of the charactersSongs mentioned:…

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