Jane Austen’s “Mock Panegyric on a Young Friend”
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Jane Austen’s “Mock Panegyric on a Young Friend”

September 4, 20262 min

Today’s poem marshals Austen’s characteristic wit to praise feminine virtues via comparison to American geography. Fellas, don’t try this at home. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

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