Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus
The LRB Podcast
00:00
Languor and Social Dynamics
This chapter explores the complexities of social gatherings marked by disappointment and awkward interactions, focusing on a character's attempts to uplift the mood. Through an analysis of Miss Bates, the discussion highlights the nuances of conversational dynamics and the subtleties of social hierarchies in Jane Austen's work. The chapter illustrates how speech serves as a vehicle for satire, revealing deeper insights into human behavior and societal changes in the early 19th century.
Transcript
Play full episode
