The LRB Podcast Was Jane Austen Gay? And other questions from the LRB archive
Dec 27, 2023
Tom Crewe, Patricia Lockwood, Deborah Friedell, John Lanchester, and Rosemary Hill discuss their favorite pieces from the LRB archive, including Terry Castle's analysis of Jane Austen's letters and Alan Bennett's nuanced portrayal of Philip Larkin. Topics covered include controversial literature, bestiality in poetry, and mistaken identity at a party.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Favorite Pieces from the LRB Archive
01:46 • 2min
Controversial Analysis of Jane Austen's Letters
03:50 • 7min
Discovery of the London Review of Books and Appreciation for Jenny Diski's Writing
10:34 • 2min
Exploring Bestiality and Controversial Literature
12:07 • 5min
Reluctance to Engage in Ongoing Discourse
17:36 • 16min
Exploring the Nuanced Portrayal of Philip Larkin
33:28 • 6min
Mistaken Identity and Reflections on Meeting Famous Writers
39:55 • 3min