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Episode 38: The Thing About Louisa's Fall with guest Dr. Matthew Reznicek

Episode 38: The Thing About Louisa's Fall with guest Dr. Matthew Reznicek

FromThe Thing About Austen


Episode 38: The Thing About Louisa's Fall with guest Dr. Matthew Reznicek

FromThe Thing About Austen

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we're joined by guest Dr. Matthew Reznicek as we discuss one of the most pivotal scenes in Persuasion. In addition to Louisa's injury and the treatment she receives, we also examine the role of Anne as caregiver and the various ways that health and illness come up in the novel.
Episode content warning: Discussion of traumatic brain injury and depression
Thank you so much to Matthew for joining us for this episode! You can find him on Twitter @drreznicek.
You can find us online at www.TheThingAboutAusten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten and on Twitter @Austen_Things. You can also email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com.
Released:
May 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.