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The 18^th Century was a period of momentous change; societal ideas, attitudes and behaviour made seismic shifts. In the midst of this, Jane Austen exploits the novel as a tool for stability. Join us for this enriching talk by retired English teacher and co-founder of the Salons festival Liz Magennis with musical examples from Charles MacDougall and Robert Mingay-Smith.