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Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus

The LRB Podcast

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The Tensions of a Summer Picnic at Box Hill

This chapter explores the picnic scene at Box Hill, revealing the contrasting emotions and hidden secrets of the characters. The joyful gathering is overshadowed by the complicated relationships among Emma, Frank Churchill, Jane Fairfax, and others, highlighting the intricate social dynamics at play.

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