Jane Austen’s “Mock Panegyric on a Young Friend”
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The episode features Jane Austen’s poem that humorously praises feminine virtues through comparisons to American geography.
Today’s poem marshals Austen’s characteristic wit to praise feminine virtues via comparison to American geography. Fellas, don’t try this at home. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
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