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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