Episode 105: The Thing About Marianne's Music with guest Dr. Elizabeth Weybright

Marianne has a lot of feelings, and what better way of expressing them than through her music? Dr. Elizabeth "Elly" Weybright joins us for this episode to discuss Marianne as a musician and the ways in which Marianne's musicianship is central to her character. We also get into a bit of Austen's own history of piano ownership and music playing.

“Afternoon Dress for Decr. 1800,” fashion plate, hand-colored etching, 1800.

If you have ever cried on your piano after a bad break-up, this episode is for you.

Thank you so much to Elly for joining us for this episode! You can find her on Twitter @EllyWeybright.

George Sheridan Knowles, “The Duet,” 1915, oil on canvas.