Devoney Looser
English professor and Jane Austen scholar at Arizona State University, author of Wild for Austen and other books, and roller-derby performer known as Stone Cold Jane Austen.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
746 Wild Jane Austen (with Devoney Looser) | #9 Greatest Book of All Time
Devoney Looser, an English professor and Jane Austen scholar at Arizona State University, reveals her fascinating dual life as a roller derby performer known as Stone Cold Jane Austen. In a spirited conversation, she discusses her new book, which champions a reimagined, rebellious Austen. Looser highlights Austen's overlooked 'wild' side and her feminist nuances. She also explores Austen's sympathy for social outcasts and her ironic narrative style that challenges moralizing norms. Expect a fresh perspective on Austen and her impact across generations!
Nov 7, 2024 • 44min
Good at Games
Norma Clarke, Emeritus Professor of English Literature, dives into the adventurous life of 18th-century figure Mary Robinson, highlighting her radical literary contributions. Devoney Looser explores a soccer player's passion for Virginia Woolf, connecting sport and literature. Discussions reveal how Robinson's influence is reflected in Jane Austen’s works, while also emphasizing the importance of Chawton House in preserving women's literary history. The podcast blends the whimsical with the academic, celebrating the rich legacies of female writers.
