388 Sense and Sensibility

The History of Literature

Jacke Wilson

Arts, History, Books

4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 March 2022

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

"I am never too busy to think of S&S," Jane Austen wrote to her sister, referring to her 1811 novel by its initials, "I can no more forget it, than a mother can forget her suckling child." Sense & Sensibility was Jane Austen's first published novel. First begun when she was in the throes of her doomed dalliance with Thomas Lefroy, the novel contains the familiar Austen project of a Hero, a Heroine, a Search for Love, and the Obstacle Called Money. In this case, the heroines are two sisters named Elinor and Marianne, representing the "sense" (prudence, restraint) and "sensibility" (passion, impulsiveness) of the title. In this episode, Jacke takes a look at the writing of Sense & Sensibility; the still common themes contained within this classic novel; and the 1995 film adaptation, in which Emma Thompson, herself in the midst of an Austen-like entanglement, nevertheless drives a shiv into Jacke's battered old heart. Additional listening suggestions: Episode 85: Pride and Prejudice Episode 302: Jane in Love: the Story of Jane Austen and Thomas Lefroy Episode 303: The Search for Darcy: Jane Austen, Thomas Lefroy, and the World of Pride and Prejudice Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The History of Literature podcast is a member of the Podglomerate Network and LitHub radio.
0:07.0	Hey folks, it's Jack.
0:11.0	Do you ever find yourself wondering about the little mysteries in life?
0:15.0	Like how refrigeration happened?
0:17.0	Or just how many times did the CIA try to assassinate Fidel Castro anyway?
0:23.0	If you find yourself going down rabbit holes like these, then I recommend a trip to the
0:28.0	podcast, History of Everything, hosted by history lover Steven Bell and scientist Gabby Bell,
0:35.0	the show dives into all the cool but weird little details that make our world what it is today.
0:41.0	You can count on them to cover literally the history of everything, from potatoes to the crusades.
0:48.0	So don't miss out.
0:50.0	Listen to History of Everything wherever you get your podcasts and tell them I sent you.
0:55.0	Hey folks, it's Jack here to talk about the History of Literature podcast.
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