Jane's Fame

Part biography and part cultural history; this splendid book not only tells the captivating story of Jane Austen's life; but also her literary legacy. The slow growth of Austen's fame; the changing status of her work; and what it has stood for in English culture is a story of personal struggle and family dynamics as well as a history of critical practices and changing public tastes. Jane's Fame is essential reading for anyone interested in Austen's life; works and unshakable appeal.