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From the Lighthouse is a literary podcast published out of the Department of English at Macquarie University. Your hosts Dr Stephanie Russo and Dr Michelle Hamadache love to talk about anything to do with books, from the latest bestsellers and prize-winners, film and television adaptations of books to bookish news. Join us as we chat all things literary. For more information visit the MQ English Department webpage at www.engl.mq.edu.au
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
HSC Enrichment Session: Jane Austen's Emma with Dr Stephanie Russo
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
A HSC Enrichment Session with Dr Stephanie Russo on the novel Emma (Advanced English Module: Critical Study of Literature)

Wednesday May 27, 2020
Classic Teendaptation #3: Clueless ... As if!!!
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Clueless brings Jane Austen's Emma into the world of a privileged LA teen, and it works perfectly. This week, Stephanie, Kirstin and Jimmy discuss Austen, Heckerling, and routine liposuction.

Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Bonus Episode: Jane Austen's Emma with Alice Kouzmenko
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
English Department student Alice Kouzmenko reviews Jane Austen's novel Emma in this creative podcast produced as an assessment task for the unit ENGL303 Narrative and the Novel.

Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Handsome, Clever, Rich and Bored: The Mixed Blessings of Jane Austen's Emma
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Wednesday Mar 07, 2018
Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence. Or does she? This week, Stephanie is joined by Dr Lee O'Brien to discuss Mr Knightley, Miss Bates, and why Emma's big problem is that she's just so bored.
For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Valentine's Day Special: The Wretched Cant of Love
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Are you a Valentine's Day sap or a grinch? This week, Stephanie, Michelle and Jimmy are joined by Associate Professor Hsu-Ming Teo to talk about all things romance. They discuss Austen, why murder makes romance novels more interesting, why good real estate matters, and Michelle get the giggles over deer.
For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Do we really need an excuse to talk about Pride and Prejudice? Stephanie is joined by Dr Lee O'Brien and Dr Geoff Payne to talk about everybody's favourite novel and gush about the enduring genius of Jane Austen.
For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Jane Austen's novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey were published posthumously in December 1817. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of these novels that bookend Austen's career, Stephanie is joined by Dr Geoff Payne to discuss Anne Elliot, Catherine Morland, the novel, and the Navy.
For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
On the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death on July 18, 1817, Stephanie and Michelle are joined by Dr Geoff Payne to talk all things Austen. They debunk some Austen myths, discuss their favourite novels and characters, and agree that Jane Austen is the greatest novelist the world has ever seen.