Q&A: experts answer your Jane Austen questions

About this episode

Experts answer listener questions about Jane Austen's life and works in a special Q&A episode.

In this special Q&A episode we've asked a panel of Jane Austen experts to answer your questions! We’ve received a virtual sack full of letters from you, ranging from questions about Austen’s religious beliefs to her grasp of contemporary science, and even what she might have made of social media. Unlike Jane’s sister Cassandra Austen, however, we have no intention of throwing your letters into the flames. Joining host Anna Walker to discuss your questions are Emma Claire Sweeney , a senior lecturer in creative writing at the Open University, John Mullan , professor of literature at University College London and Lizzie Dunford, director of Jane Austen’s House in Hampshire . Jane Austen's Paper Trail is a podcast from The Conversation celebrating 250 years since Jane Austen's birth. You can also sign up to receive a free Jane Austen 250 ebook from The Conversation, bringing together a collection of our articles celebrating her life and works. Host: Anna Walker Senior Producer and Sound Design: Eloise Stevens Executive Producer: Gemma Ware Artwork: Naomi Joseph and Alice Mason The Conversation is an independent, not-for-profit news organisation. If you like the show, please…

People in this episode

Host: Anna Walker

Guests: Emma Claire Sweeney, John Mullan, Lizzie Dunford

Topics covered

• Jane Austen
• Q&A
• literature
• expert discussion
• social media
• religious beliefs
• science

Keywords

• Jane Austen
• Q&A
• literature
• religion
• science
• social media
• expert panel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Conversation, Open University, University College London

Books & works: Jane Austen

Places: Hampshire