Wit Beyond Measure

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of Austen novels must be in want of a podcast. Hosts Catrina and Elle are lit majors who love reading these books through a modern and historic lens.

Podcasting since 2020 • 81 episodes

Wit Beyond Measure

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Season 5 Trailer

Persuasion is one of Austen's most popular novels, but somehow Elle still has no idea what it is about. But, she has seen Sweet Home Alabama? Is it the same thing?

September 15, 2022 • Season 5 • 2:59

Meet Anne Elliot

Persuasion: Chapters 1-4Sir Elliot of Kellynch-Hall has high standards. He has no sons, and his heir chose not to marry his eldest daughter. Now he must face a massive lifestyle change to pay his debts, and he isn't thrilled about the p...

October 12, 2022 • Season 5 • Episode 1 • 57:30

It's Fine. Everything is Fine

Persuasion Chapters 5-8Everything is fine, perfectly fine, right Anne? Sure your ex is hanging around. A lot, actually. He is always around. What's up with that? Oh, he is also flirting with your sisters-in-law. Yeah, it's fine. It's fi...

October 19, 2022 • Season 5 • Episode 2 • 52:54

Anne Elliot is a Snack

Persuasion Chapters 9-12 Anne is finding that having to spend a lot of time around her former lover, Captain Wentworth really isn't that bad. He is always hanging around the Musgrove family and flirting with Louisa and Henrie...

October 27, 2022 • Season 5 • Episode 3 • 58:47

Why Did it Have to be Bath?

Persuasion Chapters 13-16 Anne seems to keep finding herself in awkward situations. First she is alone at the Musgrove home while everyone is still in Lyme. Then she retreats to Lady Russell's home only to be asked to spend the day...

November 08, 2022 • Season 5 • Episode 4 • 47:32

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