161. Jane Austen

Undeceptions with John Dickson · Oct 5, 2025 · 1h 12m

Jane Austen’s words and books are well known. But what do we know of Jane herself - what she was like, and what she believed? What did she think of society and class, ethics, literature, romance, and faith?(00:00) - - Jane behind the text (05:51) - - Jane's world (10:35) - - Jane the novelist (19:31) - - The author and the characters (32:39) - - Romance, satire, or something else? (39:50) - - Jane's 'undeceptions' (41:34) - - Jane and the church (50:50) - - Ethics and virtues (55:47) - - Five Minute Jesus (01:00:31) - - Silence on slavery (01:06:26) - - Jane's legacy CREDITS Undeceptions is…