EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 23 MIN
Classics Week: A New Exhibit Honors Jane Austen
from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC
As part of Classics Week, Professor of Literary Studies at Goucher College and co-curator Juliette Wells talks about "A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250", the new exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum celebrating the beloved author's life and legacy. The show brings together rare manuscripts, personal letters, and objects from Austen's home in Chawton, England, along with items from collections around the world. Wells reflects on Austen's enduring cultural influence and why her novels continue to resonate with readers today. The exhibit is on view through September 14. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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"A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250", is the new exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum celebrating the beloved author's life and legacy.
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