Frances Duncan

The Amateur Austenite Jul 15, 2022

Mansfield Park Overview

In this episode we wrap up our reading of Mansfield Park by looking at which characters we feel differently about than…

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The Amateur Austenite Jul 8, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 48

In the final chapter all the things tie up rather well and learn how Jane Austen really feels about FannyIf you'd like…

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The Amateur Austenite Jul 1, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 47

What is folly and what is vice? Who is more guilty - Maria or Julia?This penultimate chapter is another long one, we…

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The Amateur Austenite Jun 24, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 46

All the scandals! Everything happens in this chapter and Fanny is finally freed from PortsmouthIf you'd like to…

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The Amateur Austenite Jun 17, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 45

Fanny is trapped in Portsmouth only learning of news via letters. Miss Crawford makes it plain she would prefer that Tom…

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The Amateur Austenite Jun 10, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 44

Fanny receives three letters. Fanny has a bit of a rant (to herself). Edmund has a good rant (to Fanny). Comparisons…

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The Amateur Austenite Jun 3, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 43

Fanny receives a letter from Miss Crawford which tells her nothing of consequence but reveals to us why Miss Crawford is…

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The Amateur Austenite May 27, 2022

Mansfield Park Chapter 42

Mr Crawford continues in his attempts to sway Fanny with his good behaviour - she isn't moved but we are. We ask if it's…

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