The Austen Library cover art

The Austen Library

The Austen Library

By: Jane Austen
Listen for free

About this listen

 Dear listener, you are invited, most cordially, into the drawing rooms and hedgerows of Jane Austen, where a single glance may ignite a romance, a poorly chosen remark may ruin a morning, and the smallest social call can become a matter of consequence.

Settle comfortably, for each episode brings you a new portion of Austen’s world: spirited heroines, perplexing gentlemen, officious relations, and the delicious suspense of what will be said next, and by whom. If you have ever suspected that an evening improves with good company and sharper conversation, you will find yourself perfectly at home.Public domain
Episodes
  • Pride and Prejudice Chapter XXI

    Pride and Prejudice Chapter XXI
    Feb 19 2026
    In which we observe a delicate interplay of feelings and social expectations, as Elizabeth contends with Mr. Collins's awkward demeanour and her mother’s vexations, while Jane grapples with news of the Bingley party's unexpected departure and the tangled hopes it stirs. The sisters exchange thoughtful reflections on affection and propriety, tempering their anxieties with gentle reassurances and prudent resolve.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice Chapter XXII

    Pride and Prejudice Chapter XXII
    Feb 19 2026
    In which we witness Miss Lucas's careful manoeuvring to secure Mr. Collins’s affections, culminating in a most practical and unromantic engagement that astonishes all who had known the gentleman’s former pursuit. The episode delicately explores the differing views on marriage held by friends, as Elizabeth contemplates Charlotte’s choice with a mixture of surprise, disapproval, and reluctant understanding.
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIX

    Pride and Prejudice Chapter XIX
    Feb 18 2026
    In which we witness a most singular and formal declaration of marriage from Mr. Collins to Elizabeth Bennet, who, with tact and firmness, endeavours to convey her refusal. Amidst his unyielding assurance and peculiar notions of matrimonial duty, Elizabeth resolves to seek her father's decisive intervention to quell Mr. Collins's unwelcome attentions.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
No reviews yet