The Life and Works of Jane Austen

Money, Inheritance, and All They Entail (1x12)

Air date: Jan 29, 2021

Austen’s stories may seem obsessed with money. But to understand the characters and relationships in her novels, it is vital to grasp her culture’s economic and social structures. Learn about money, inheritance, and ownership in Regency England and see why so many characters are concerned with the financial situations of others.