We’re back January 30, 2024 with all new episodes.  Did you know there was a controversial, now-forgotten 1888 novel written in response to George Eliot’s Daniel Deronda by a writer who has been described as “the Jewish Jane Austen?” Until recently, neither did we. Join us as we talk with Dr. Ann Kennedy Smith about author Amy Levy and her stunning, sardonic novel Reuben Sachs, which fan and friend Oscar Wilde deemed a classic. Discussed in this episode: Daniel Deronda by George Eliot Reuben Sachs by Amy Levy from Persephone BooksOscar WildeDr. Ann Kennedy Smith on Amy Levy and Ellen Wordsworth Darwin “Swotting Up” by Dr. Ann Kennedy Smith (TLS)Cambridge Ladies’ Dining Society BlogAurora Leigh by Elizabeth Barrett BrowningNathalia Crane - Lost Ladies of Lit Episode 13Brighton and Hove High SchoolNewnham College, Cambridge UniversityAmy Levy’s obituary by Oscar WildeEllen Wordsworth DarwinCambridge in the Long by Amy LevyEleanor MarxVernon Lee/Violet PagetThe Jewish ChronicleThe Romance of a Shop by Amy LevyJulia Neuberger Emile ZolaAlphonse DaudetAnthony TrollopeA Suppressed Cry by Victoria GlendinningThe Third Miss Symons by F.M. MayorThe Rector’s Daughter by F.M. MayorSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comDiscuss episodes on our Facebook Forum. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast