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Celebrity. Sister. Writer. Genius.

Louisa May Alcott as you’ve never seen her before.

Let Genius Burn is a podcast on the life and legacy of American author Louisa May Alcott. In production for over six years, it features prominent Alcott scholars, serves as an archive of Alcott study and history, and is a hub of connection for Alcott people around the world.

Seasons 1-4 now streaming!

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Let Genius Burn podcast examines the life of Louisa May Alcott through different lenses, highlighting her complexity as a person and historical figure.

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We’re Jamie Burgess and Jill Fuller, the creators and co-hosts of the Let Genius Burn podcast and super-fans of Louisa May Alcott. Meet us, send us an email, connect on social media, and more.

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What People Are Saying About Let Genius Burn

Informative and Inspirational

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Love this podcast! Jill and Jamie are so knowledgeable about Louisa May Alcott's life and writing as well as the time period she lived in. They blend scholarly and illuminating content with enthusiasm and passion, and they cover a wide range of topics. When I finish an episode, I feel as though I've just had an invigorating chat with friends!

— Wisteria614, Apple Podcasts review

Passionate, thoughtful pod!!!

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Jill and Jamie have turned me into a Louisa May Alcott fan. Their dedication to Louisa and her family is heartfelt and intelligent--and keeps me listening! So well-written and well-produced.

— Stef Drummond, Apple Podcasts review

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This podcast is everything I loved about college: beautiful prose, learning about fascinating people of history, and meaningful discussion. Loved the organization of each episode with a deep dive and then hearing Jill's and Jamie's perspectives. I've added many books to my to-read list. I learned so much from this podcast and can't wait to learn even more. I look forward to what else Jill and Jamie have in store for us!

— Yeller0330, Apple Podcasts review

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View fullsize Wouldn’t be a trip to Concord without a pilgrimage to the old homestead. Good morning from @alcotts_orchard_house ! Good to be home. #louisamayalcott #orchardhouse #louisamayalcottsorchardhouse #littlewomen #jomarch
View fullsize The first outdoor statue of a woman in Concord was unveiled today outside of @concordlibrary, a stunning bronze sculpture of Margaret Fuller by artist Penelope Jencks. In her remarks, Pulitzer-winning Fuller biographer Megan Marshall said so little
View fullsize Meet us over on Substack, the new home of the Let Genius Burn newsletter 🎉 Concord happenings, new productions of Little Women, book reviews, and more, to keep you current in the World of Alcott, even when the podcast is quiet (but will it be for l
View fullsize How many times can a person see Little Women adapted? How many ways are there to tell it? How can we keep going back to the text and finding new passages to highlight, new ways to show a scene? I've seen countless adaptations of this story, includin
View fullsize Writing in the garret in the rain. Sketching in France. Beginning again. Before we say farewell to April, let's take a look at what the Alcotts were up to during April days in 1855, 1861, and 1870. You can find the Alcott Almanac at jillfuller.substa
View fullsize Last month, Jill presented on Louisa May Alcott at the @miltonhousemuseum for their Women's History Month panel. Titled "Yours for Reforms Of All Kinds," the talk focused on Louisa's portrayals of female and gender non-conforming characters
View fullsize That time Louisa May Alcott voted (despite the timid sheep!), plus other Alcottian goodies from March on Jill's Substack at jillfuller.substack.com. . . #louisamayalcott #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #suffrage
View fullsize Happy Women's History Month! Lately, I've been dipping into this new reference guide by @heidimhanrahan which is chock-full of accessible, thorough entries on American women's literature, from realism and publishing to authors like Frances E.W. Harpe