Jane Austen’s Moral Imagination: A Conversation with Haley Stewart
Risking Enchantment
“The great abstract nouns of the classical English moralists are unblushingly and uncompromisingly used: good sense, courage, contentment, fortitude…Contrasted with the world of modern fiction, Jane Austen’s is at once less soft and less cruel.” - C.S. Lewis, “A Note on Jane Austen” In this episode, we are joined by Haley Stewart, a Catholic convert, writer, speaker, podcaster, and Managing Editor of Word on Fire Spark, their new publishing line for children and young readers. We discuss Haley’s new book, coming this March, Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be by Haley Stewart. We talk about the profound and vibrant ways Jane Austen explores morals and virtues in her novels. In particular we highlight the themes of prudence and constancy in Northanger Abbey and Mansfield Park, respectively, as well as speaking about Austen’s peculiar genius for rendering the moral journeys of her characters. Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Haley Stewart Follow me on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Follow Haley on social media: @HaleyCarrots Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Sign up for our email list at www.rachelsherlock.com/podcast Find Haley Stewart’s Work: Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be by Haley Stewart The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture by Haley Stewart Carrots for Michaelmas blog Fountains of Carrots Podcast Word on Fire Institute Works Mentioned: Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be by Haley Stewart Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Persuasion by Jane Austen Love and Friendship by Jane Austen, introduction by G.K. Chesterton The Illustrated Letters of Jane Austen, Selected and Introduced by Penelope Hughes-Hallett “A Note on Jane Austen”, Selected Literary Essays by C.S. Lewis Things We’re Enjoying at the Moment Haley: All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV Series) Rachel: Caper Board Game