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Listeners are invited to explore a series of unique explorations that reveal the intricate tapestry of social dynamics, personal sacrifice, and the quest for dignity amidst chaos. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the transformative ideas that shaped a pivotal era in literary history. Join us in uncovering the timeless relevance of Jewsbury’s insights as we navigate the complexities of human experience together.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7162028/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Single Author Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be4e4e7388970b784ecece8124216416.jpg</url><title>Geraldine Jewsbury in Jerrold's Shilling Magazine, 1846-47</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/geraldine-jewsbury-in-jerrold-s-shilling-magazine-1846-47--7162028</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:16:29 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Geraldine Jewsbury</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Single Author Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker85@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be4e4e7388970b784ecece8124216416.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the poignant reflections and incisive social commentary of Geraldine Jewsbury, a voice that resonates with the struggles of women and the working class in 19th-century England. 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