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Here you’ll hear Fanny Fern’s books read in full: stories of women, work, marriage, money, motherhood, mischief, sorrow, and the absurdities people commit in the name of propriety. Come for the nineteenth-century charm; stay for the observations that sound suspiciously modern.

Draw up a chair. Fanny has something to say.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc1584166518e9585818db40e5e7ab6d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fanny-fern-library--7301675Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:41 +0000Fanny FernGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to The Fanny Fern Library, where wit has a sharp point, sentiment has a backbone, and respectable society is seldom allowed to pass without inspection. Here you’ll hear Fanny Fern’s books read in full: stories of women, work, marriage, money,...
Here you’ll hear Fanny Fern’s books read in full: stories of women, work, marriage, money, motherhood, mischief, sorrow, and the absurdities people commit in the name of propriety. Come for the nineteenth-century charm; stay for the observations that sound suspiciously modern.

Draw up a chair. Fanny has something to say.]]>falseabf3867d-539b-51ec-8466-2e298f704d20serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-preface--74781634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74781634Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Fanny FernIn which the author fondly recalls her childhood pastime of making ginger-snaps, explaining their characteristic sharpness as a product of youthful enthusiasm for spice. She presents these lively morsels as perfect companions for moments of quiet...83false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-chapter-1-dinner-parties--74781646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74781646Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Fanny FernIn which the social custom of dinner-parties is gently examined, revealing the often wearisome ritual of forced conversation, superfluous dishes, and the wearying dance of propriety that leaves both hosts and guests longing for genuine connection and...688false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-chapter-2-the-bride-s-new-house--74781648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74781648Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Fanny FernIn which a young bride discovers the vexations and complexities of managing a household, contending with quarrelsome and untrustworthy servants that belie her dreams of domestic bliss. The narrative gently exposes the perpetual struggle between...917false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-chapter-3-the-happy-lot-of-a-sexton--74781651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74781651Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Fanny FernIn which the humble yet important life of a church sexton is gently depicted, revealing his quotidian duties and small comforts amid the solemnity of his post. The narrative then broadens to reflect thoughtfully on the pervasive presence of...299false14full