My Cousin Jane
My Cousin Jane
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Clergy Precedence, Austen's View of the Clergy, and Paying Tithes - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 18
How did clergymen rank in the Regency era? Does Mr. Collins represent Austen's true views on the clergy? How were tithes paid? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
Balls, Dance Solicitations, and Shoe Roses - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 17
Can you turn down a dance request at a Regency ball? What exactly were shoe roses? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
The Dastardly Mr. Wickham - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 16
In this episode we take a deep dive into Mr. Wickham's character, contradictions, and complaints.
Mr. Collins, Muslin, and Lottery Tickets - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 15
What exactly was the social standing of Mr. Collins? What exactly was "a muslin"? How does one play Regency lottery tickets? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
Regency Sermons, Phaetons, and Presenting Ladies - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 14
Why were Regency clergymen so popular? Why is Lydia appalled at Mr. Collins' choice to read Fordyce's Sermons? Just how were ladies presented to the monarchy? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.