Exploring Pride, Prejudice & Peer Pressure | Jane Austen & Modern Society (2026)

Pride, Prejudice, and Peer Pressure

Pride, Prejudice, and Peer Pressure

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Rund guides Ramtin through the lasting universe of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and in the process, our two hosts place a friendly wager.

Featuring:

• John Mullan, English literature professor at University College London and author of What Matters in Jane Austen
• Devoney Looser, English professor at Arizona State University and author of Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive and Untamed Jane
• Lizzie Dunford, director of Jane Austen's House

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