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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