Sense And Sensibility 6: A Knave Or A Fool

This week, we conclude our discussion of Jane Austen’s Sense And Sensibility. How does the text position WIlloughby as an interesting villain? Is there a moral lesson to be found in Marianne’s last transformation? Is Edward enough for Elinor?

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Don’t forget to check out my new Tolkien-related show, Shire Reckoning!

Next week, we begin David Sodergren’s The Haar, live on Patreon on Thursday, September 25th at 9PM Central. 

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