About Tudor Smith

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I’m Tudor, and this channel has had a few lives: once home to my music and Beatles explorations, now dedicated to deep dives into Jane Austen’s world. Expect thoughtful analysis, historical context, and plenty of wit — with the occasional return to past passions. If you love literature, history, and a touch of curiosity, you’re in the right place.

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Donations (all funding goes towards video creation - I do run 4 channels after all 😉):
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tudorsmith
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My other YouTube Channels
Tudor Smith Photography: https://www.youtube.com/c/TudorSmithPhotography
Tudor Travels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WEMvq9ZQtcq0Mg7QuShKA
Drive With Care: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIBTTRkauFYdy1Ws14fX5Q

Lady Russell in Persuasion | Motives, Mistakes & Anne

Lady Russell in Jane Austen’s Persuasion — the trusted adviser who convinced Anne Elliot to break off her first engagement to Captain Wentworth. Was she wise, meddling, or both? In this deep-dive character study, we explore Lady Russell’s motives, her influence on Anne’s choices, and how adaptatio…

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William Elliot | Jane Austen’s Master Of Deception

Who exactly is William Elliot in Jane Austen’s Persuasion*? He arrives in Bath as the polished, charming heir to Kellynch Hall — but behind the manners lies a man of ambition, calculation, and betrayal. In this deep-dive analysis, we explore William Elliot’s true motives, from his first marriage fo…

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Jane Austen | How Her Real Life Shaped Her Fiction

Was Elizabeth Bennet really Jane Austen in disguise? Was Barton Cottage inspired by Chawton? And did Anne Elliot’s regrets echo Jane’s own life? In this video, I explore how Jane Austen’s real experiences — her romances, family struggles, witty letters, and the places she lived — resonate through …

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