EPISODE · Apr 14, 2021 · 18 MIN
36. On Jane Austen's Use of 'Condescension'
from Word Matters
We're going back to our inbox this week to answer some of your most pressing concerns. Such as: what did 'condescension' mean in the work of Jane Austen? Why does 'brilliant' mean "smart"? And what is it about the letter 'S' that strikes fear into a lexicographer's heart?Hosted by Emily Brewster, Neil Serven, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.Transcript available here.Sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, visit betterhelp.com/mattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What this episode covers
And other listener questions.
NOW PLAYING
36. On Jane Austen's Use of 'Condescension'
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 30, 2026 ·21m
Apr 18, 2026 ·22m
Apr 17, 2026 ·22m
Apr 16, 2026 ·22m
Apr 15, 2026 ·23m
Apr 14, 2026 ·22m