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The rotating collection showcases a variety of perspectives, highlighting the nuanced dynamics of friendship, rivalry, and the pursuit of love. This is not a single narrative but a vibrant tapestry of voices and experiences, encouraging you to discover a new book with every episode and engage with the timeless themes of wit, charm, and the complexity of the human heart.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7139913/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Romance Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg</url><title>Lady Susan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lady-susan--7139913</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:22:39 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Romance Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker79@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the intricate world of social maneuvering and romantic intrigue that defines the essence of "Lady Susan." This podcast delves into the complexities of human relationships as seen through the lens of epistolary storytelling, where...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the intricate world of social maneuvering and romantic intrigue that defines the essence of "Lady Susan." This podcast delves into the complexities of human relationships as seen through the lens of epistolary storytelling, where letters reveal the multifaceted nature of desire, ambition, and societal expectations. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that explores themes of manipulation, feminine agency, and the art of correspondence, inviting listeners to witness how characters navigate their desires and the judgments of those around them. The rotating collection showcases a variety of perspectives, highlighting the nuanced dynamics of friendship, rivalry, and the pursuit of love. This is not a single narrative but a vibrant tapestry of voices and experiences, encouraging you to discover a new book with every episode and engage with the timeless themes of wit, charm, and the complexity of the human heart.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>e17877c9-41b6-5847-91b9-38e80f6dc4bc</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark-Mary Wollstonecraft</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-written-during-a-short-residence-in-sweden-norway-and-denmark-mary-wollstonecraft--74631115</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74631115</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74631115/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_sweden_norway_and_denmark_mary_wollstonecraft.mp3" length="167092522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>20865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tempest-William Davenant, John Dryden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tempest-william-davenant-john-dryden--74598178</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74598178</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74598178/tempest_william_davenant_john_dryden.mp3" length="81177225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10137</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Big Drum-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-drum-arthur-wing-pinero--74565638</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74565638</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74565638/big_drum_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="128960373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16104</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Letters from Mrs Palmerstone to Her Daughter, Volume One-Rachel Hunter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-from-mrs-palmerstone-to-her-daughter-volume-one-rachel-hunter--74533984</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74533984</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74533984/letters_from_mrs_palmerstone_to_her_daughter_volume_one_rachel_hunter.mp3" length="133194525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of Emily Montague, Vol. IV (Dramatic Reading)-Frances Moore Brooke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-emily-montague-vol-iv-dramatic-reading-frances-moore-brooke--74502761</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74502761</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:08:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74502761/history_of_emily_montague_vol_iv_dramatic_reading_frances_moore_brooke.mp3" length="75684791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9451</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reign of King Edward the Third-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reign-of-king-edward-the-third-william-shakespeare--74463905</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74463905</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74463905/reign_of_king_edward_the_third_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="75415780" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9417</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Letters to His Children-Theodore Roosevelt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-to-his-children-theodore-roosevelt--74431297</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74431297</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74431297/letters_to_his_children_theodore_roosevelt.mp3" length="138263781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17266</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unaddressed Letters-Anonymous, Frank Athelstane Swettenham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unaddressed-letters-anonymous-frank-athelstane-swettenham--74388637</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74388637</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:59:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74388637/unaddressed_letters_anonymous_frank_athelstane_swettenham.mp3" length="206803564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25825</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Further Adventures of Zorro (Dramatic Reading)-Johnston McCulley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/further-adventures-of-zorro-dramatic-reading-johnston-mcculley--74347284</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74347284</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:40:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74347284/further_adventures_of_zorro_dramatic_reading_johnston_mcculley.mp3" length="221986197" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of Emily Montague, Vol. III (Dramatic Reading)-Frances Moore Brooke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-emily-montague-vol-iii-dramatic-reading-frances-moore-brooke--74205623</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74205623</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:08:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74205623/history_of_emily_montague_vol_iii_dramatic_reading_frances_moore_brooke.mp3" length="88341553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11032</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Three Girls in a Flat-Laura Hayes, Jean Loughborough, Enid Yandell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-girls-in-a-flat-laura-hayes-jean-loughborough-enid-yandell--74159458</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74159458</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74159458/three_girls_in_a_flat_laura_hayes_jean_loughborough_enid_yandell.mp3" length="98934948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12354</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tysons-May Sinclair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tysons-may-sinclair--74116589</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116589</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:40:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74116589/tysons_may_sinclair.mp3" length="142347448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. 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Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lady Susan - Jane Austen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-susan-jane-austen--73396446</link><description><![CDATA[Lady Susan by Jane Austen is a captivating exploration of social maneuvering and the complexities of relationships. This novella centers on the sharp-witted and charming Lady Susan Vernon, who navigates the intricacies of love and marriage with a blend of cunning and allure. Its themes of manipulation, societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness remain relevant today, reminding listeners of the timeless nature of human desires and ambitions. Austen's keen observations on the roles women play in society and their quest for autonomy resonate across generations, making "Lady Susan" a compelling listen for anyone interested in the enduring dynamics of love and power.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73396446</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:18:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73396446/lady_susan.mp3" length="59264797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lady Susan by Jane Austen is a captivating exploration of social maneuvering and the complexities of relationships. This novella centers on the sharp-witted and charming Lady Susan Vernon, who navigates the intricacies of love and marriage with a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lady Susan by Jane Austen is a captivating exploration of social maneuvering and the complexities of relationships. This novella centers on the sharp-witted and charming Lady Susan Vernon, who navigates the intricacies of love and marriage with a blend of cunning and allure. Its themes of manipulation, societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness remain relevant today, reminding listeners of the timeless nature of human desires and ambitions. Austen's keen observations on the roles women play in society and their quest for autonomy resonate across generations, making "Lady Susan" a compelling listen for anyone interested in the enduring dynamics of love and power.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8467</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lady Susan - Jane Austen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-susan-jane-austen--72743767</link><description><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72743767</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:34:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72743767/lady_susan_jane_austen.mp3" length="70740679" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d1aa84b-f6b0-477f-9670-21d66e611153/0d1aa84b-f6b0-477f-9670-21d66e611153.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d1aa84b-f6b0-477f-9670-21d66e611153/0d1aa84b-f6b0-477f-9670-21d66e611153.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d1aa84b-f6b0-477f-9670-21d66e611153/0d1aa84b-f6b0-477f-9670-21d66e611153.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia) Cast: Lady Susan Vernon – Kristin Hughes Mrs. Vernon – rachelellen Mr. De Courcy – Patrick Beverley Mrs. Johnson – Kirsten Ferreri Sir Reginald De Courcy – Simon Taylor Lady De Courcy – Gesine Miss Vernon – Kara Shallenberg Narrator of the Conclusion – Justin Barrett Intros/outros – Robert Scott]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8843</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>austen,behavior,courcy,lady,letters,motifs,opinions,romance,susan,vernon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4717c35fc9c3d66417987d48b01ea344.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
