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Quest for a Maid by Frances M. Hendry with Anne Thériault
09/15/2025
Quest for a Maid by Frances M. Hendry with Anne Thériault
Anne Thériault, author of the and , revisits one of the first books she picked out all by herself: by Frances M. Hendry, which we read through the theme of power. Topics discussed: Feminist readings of witchcraft and plucky heroines, wanting to say "See you never" to your family when you're a teen, and whether we care who the King of Scotland is (nope!). Anne is at work on a book expanding on her about the radical mental health program inspired by St. Dymphna in Geel, Belgium. We stood on the shoulders of many giants in this episode: Anna Carter Florence (), Hannah McGregor (), Jia Tolentino (Pure Heroines from ), and Lindsey from Young Adult Historical Vault (the of Quest for a Maid online). is a journey through the library of memory. In each episode, host Genna Buck invites a guest to choose a book to read and discuss. It must be something that meant a lot to you in the far past—so long ago, that you were a different person the last time you read it. Through conversation and close reading, we will find new meanings in our old favourite books. Audio production by the incredible . As always, you DO NOT need to read the book to enjoy the episode! Follow us on Instagram at . To be notified when new episodes are released, sign up at . It's free to join, but your support would be very appreciated. Pages Past was a project of the podcast incubator. Music is generously provided by . Pennsylvania Rose licensed under .
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