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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mansfield Park

Book • 2017

Author

Jane Austen

Author

monica arcija

The novel follows Fanny Price, a young girl from a poor family who is sent to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt, Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram, at Mansfield Park.

Fanny navigates the complexities of her new environment, dealing with the mistreatment by some family members and the kindness of her cousin Edmund.

The story unfolds with the arrival of the charming but morally dubious Crawfords, leading to a series of scandals and moral dilemmas.

Ultimately, Fanny's integrity and compassion guide her through the challenges, and she finds love and a sense of belonging with Edmund.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

as the first Jane Austen novel he ever read, which his friend considered the worst one.

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AMA | August 2025

Mentioned by

Paula Byrne

in the context of discussing Jane Austen's works and their relation to Georgian theatre.

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Paula Byrne on Thomas Hardy's Women, Jane Austen's Humor, and Evelyn Waugh's Warmth

Mentioned as reminiscent of the situation with Nelson, Emma Hamilton, and Fanny, as well as the dynamic between Fanny Price and Mary Crawford.

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609. Nelson: The Gathering Storm (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Edward Said

in the context of his analysis of subtext and hidden meanings in literature.

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Orientalism: How One Book Fueled 50 Years of Campus Unrest

Mentioned by

Naomi Fry

as her favorite Austin book, highlighting its narrative strategy and moral complexity.

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Our Romance with Jane Austen

Mentioned by

Sally Holloway

in the context of Georgian marriage.

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Georgian Courtship (Radio Edit)

Mentioned when the speakers discuss the themes of social commentary in Jane Austen's novels.

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Jane Austen: the life of a Regency literary icon

Mentioned as one of the six Jane Austen novels in a series that will be covered on the podcast.

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282: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen

Mentioned by

Ardyn Nordstrom

while discussing her reading habits during her time off.

23 snips

143: The End of Year Survey

Mentioned when introducing how to date like Miss Fanny Price, the protagonist.

13 snips

Dating Like Mr. Darcy I Dr. John-Paul Heil

Mentioned in the context of discussing the political motivations behind Nikki Haley's continued presidential campaign.

12 snips

The Intelligence: Coming to a Nikki end

Mentioned by

Matthew Yglesias

and the other speaker in the context of discussing her novels and their relevance to modern society.

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Matt Yglesias: reading books makes me feel calmer.

Mentioned by

John Podhoretz

in reference to a New York Times essay that interpreted the book as being about slavery.

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Mentioned by

John Mullan

as an example of a novel from the Victorian era.

What Did Jane Austen Know About Sex?

Mentioned when discussing the history of cousin marriage laws and attitudes.

The Intelligence: Coming to a Nikki end

Mentioned by Bryan when discussing the New York Times book review.

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Mentioned by

Cooper Cobbs

as one of Jane Austen's novels, praised for its subtle morality and strong character development.

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Mentioned when

Chris Washington

references Edward Said's reading of it.

Chris Washington, "Nonbinary Jane Austen" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)

Mentioned by

Suzannah Lipscomb

as a novel reflecting on the dissolution of the monasteries and societal changes.

Jane Austen & the Reformation

Mentionné par

Marc Porée

lors de la discussion sur l'œuvre d'Ivy Compton Burnett et son lien avec Jane Austen.

Une vie, une oeuvre - Ivy Compton-Burnett (1ère diffusion : 15/01/2006)

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