Jane Austen

The Austen Library

Fiction EN ↓ 279 episodes

Dear listener, you are invited, most cordially, into the drawing rooms and hedgerows of Jane Austen, where a single glance may ignite a romance, a poorly chosen remark may ruin a morning, and the smallest social call can become a matter of consequence. Settle comfortably, for each episode brings you a new portion of Austen’s world: spirited heroines, perplexing gentlemen, officious relations, and the delicious suspense of what will be said next, and by whom. If you have ever suspected that an evening improves with good company and sharper conversation, you will find yourself perfectly at home.

Author

Jane Austen

Episodes

Sense and Sensibility Chapter V 24.01.2026 5:58

In which we observe the practical arrangements and heartfelt farewells of a family preparing to take leave of a cherished estate, with Mrs. Dashwood securing a modest residence some distance away and receiving mixed receptions from her relations. The chapter gently captures the bittersweet emotions of parting from a beloved home, alongside the prudence and resolve in establishing a new household.

Sense and Sensibility Chapter III 24.01.2026 8:47

In which we become acquainted with Mrs. Dashwood’s cautious search for a suitable home near Norland, and the gentle unfolding of a tender attachment between her eldest daughter and a modest, sincere young gentleman named Edward Ferrars. The discourse between mother and daughters reveals not only their differing expectations of character and taste but also the hopeful prospect of happiness grounded...

Sense and Sensibility Chapter II 24.01.2026 10:45

In which we witness the delicate negotiations and domestic considerations following a family bereavement, as Mr. John Dashwood grapples with his promise to aid his half-sisters and their mother, whilst his wife expresses pointed concerns about the financial implications and propriety of such generosity. The discourse reveals the subtle interplay of duty, affection, and self-interest within the gen...

Sense and Sensibility Chapter I 24.01.2026 9:22

In which we are introduced to the Dashwood family’s genteel life at Norland Park and the uneasy inheritance that threatens their comfort following the death of the old gentleman. The narrative gently reveals the characters and temperaments of the family members, particularly the contrast between the prudent Elinor and the impetuous Marianne, set against the unfolding tensions with their brother’s...