Jane Austen, Community, and Sisterhood: Three Generations of the Moore Family

In this special episode of Jane Austen and the Future of the Humanities, Samantha Holland speaks about the Moore family, an Australia family with a longstanding affinity for Jane Austen. Frances, Natalie, Hannah, and Teresa are four women across three generations, who share a special relationship with Austen, her works, and her legacy. Through their conversations about characters like Mrs. Bennet and Charlotte Lucas, the Moore women share how their perspectives on Austen’s novels have evolved through re-readings and meaningful family discussions. They discuss how they built a supportive and loving community with and through their engagement with Austen, including sewing dresses for the Jane Austen Society of Australia conference. Their experiences reveal how Austen brings women together across generations and serves as a resource for female relationships and sisterhood.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​