Contents.
CHAPTER VI.
Habits of Composition resumed after a long interval-First publication-The interest taken by the Author in the success of her Works.....95
CHAPTER VII.
Seclusion from the literary world-Notice from the Prince Regent-Correspondence with Mr. Clarke-Suggestions to alter her style of writing....108
CHAPTER VIII.
Slow growth of her fame-Ill success of first attempts at publication Two Reviews of her works contrasted....127
CHAPTER IX.
Opinions expressed by eminent persons-Opinions of others of less eminence-Opinion of American readers....136
CHAPTER X.
Observations on the Novels....144
CHAPTER XI.
Declining health of Jane Austen-Elasticity of her spirits -Her resignation and humility-Her death....150
CHAPTER XII.
The cancelled Chapter of 'Persuasion'...167