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The Book Show

Program: 01 | Dear Jane — the wild, not mild, Jane Austen

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We're celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday with Dear Jane, a brand-new series about her life, her books and her legacy.  

In the first instalment, Roller Derby Austen fanatic and academic Devoney Looser busts some myths and explains why she believes Jane Austen was wild, not mild.

Devoney's new book is Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane.

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Jane Austen's 250th birthday anniversary is being celebrated around the world and with the official birthday in December, The Book Show is looking at her legacy and works.

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