The Thing About Austen

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.

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Episodes (116)

Feb 27th Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter
Jan 30th Episode 114: The Thing About Miss Lambe with guest Damianne Scott
Dec 15, 2025 Episode 113: The Thing About Grosvenor Street

The Thing About Austen

Feb 27, 2026
39½ minutes
36 MB

Emma has big plans for Harriet, and these plans require a backstory, which Emma is more than happy to concoct. This episode we unpack the meaning of the expression "natural daughter" and discuss the social context of illegitimacy in Austen's time. You can find us online at https://www.thethingaboutausten.com and follow us on Instagram @TheThingAboutAusten. You can email us at TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com and head over to https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop to check out our podcast related merch.

The Thing About Austen

Episode 115: The Thing About Harriet as a Natural Daughter

The Thing About Austen

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