• S4E17 Jane Austen's Darkness: A Conversation with Julia Yost

  • Dec 4 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

S4E17 Jane Austen's Darkness: A Conversation with Julia Yost

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Madison's Notes, we sit down with Julia Yost, senior editor at First Things and author of the new book Jane Austen's Darkness (Wiseblood Books, 2024). Yost offers a fresh and provocative perspective on the beloved novelist, exploring the moral complexities, spiritual struggles, and often-overlooked shadows in Austen’s works. From the subtle critiques of social conventions to the darker undercurrents of human nature woven into her stories, Yost invites us to see Austen not just as a romantic but as a profound moral thinker. Join us for a rich conversation that will deepen your appreciation of Jane Austen’s timeless genius and challenge how we understand her legacy. Madison’s Notes is the podcast of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. Contributions to and/or sponsorship of any speaker does not constitute departmental or institutional endorsement of the specific program, speakers or views presented.
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