First Impressions: Why All the Austen Haters Are Wrong

Aug 03 2024 84 ep. 78 mins 345

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In the podcast First Impressions, hosts Kristin and Maggie hilariously discuss the brilliance of Jane Austen and how her novels give us unparalleled insight into our own lives and characters. There’s no shame in loving (and obsessively re-reading) Austen’s novels, which are just as fresh and relevant as they were 200 years ago. Kristin and Maggie are here to give a big middle finger to any haters who say otherwise!

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