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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 37 MIN

Jennifer Holberg on Jane Austen’s ‘Northanger Abbey’

from God‘s Story Podcast · host Brent Siddall

In what sense is ‘Northanger Abbey’ a parody of the Gothic novel? Brent talks with Jennifer Holberg about Jane Austen’s novel. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing.  She’s the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’. (1:15) Publishing date; (4:30) Books; (7:20) The Gothic novel; (11:05) Satire; (13:00) Novels and literature; (16:00) Catherine; (20:40) Women in society; (21:30) Social events; (22:50) Austen’s society; (25:15) Henry Tilney; (29:30) Isabella; (32:10) The marriage market; (35:20) General Tilney. Links mentioned in this episode: calvin.edu/people/jennifer-l-holberg Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

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