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.

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The Power of a Note

March 17, 2023 • Wit Beyond Measure - Elle Kammerer and Catrina Mayer • Season 5 • Episode 6

Persuasion: 21 - 24

The long awaited conclusion to the Persuasion conversation!

What is the deal with Mr. Elliot? Why did Wentworth just walk out on Anne at in the theater like that? How is all of this drama going to come to an end? Can Anne even handle it!? Of course she can, this is Austen after all.

This week Elle and Catrina talk all about Mr. Elliot and his motives, pick apart his dastardly plot, and have a tense conversation about just how swoon worthy the end of this book really is. After all, how powerful can a simple note even be?