Talk: Marianne's Mind

Join Austen expert Fiona Stafford for a fascinating exploration of Sense and Sensibility in relation to Romanticism.

Marianne Dashwood is well known by Austen lovers for her strong feelings and eagerness in everything. But what about her mind? This talk will explore the way Marianne thinks about the world, how she sees her surroundings and the people she loves (or doesn’t love). ‘Marianne’s romance’ will be considered in relation to Romanticism. By reading Austen’s first published novel in conjunction with contemporary poetry, Marianne’s passion for dead leaves begins to seem a sign of her good sense as much as her sensibility.

Tickets: £12 per person