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August 20, 2025 67 mins

As we celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, her novels are more beloved than ever. But do we see them as she intended? Dr Helena Kelly joins us to discuss the radical nature of Austen and her novels.

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Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
Courting the Virgin Queen 

Dr Helena Kelly
@msashtondennis
Jane Austen, The Secret Radical
The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens
The Worlds of Jane Austen (coming Sept 23, 2025)

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