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Author:

Jackson, H. J., author.

Title:

Those who write for immortality : romantic reputations and the dream of lasting fame / H. J. Jackson.

Publisher:

Yale University Press,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xiv, 294 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subject:

English literature--19th century--History and criticism.
Romanticism--England--History--19th century.
Authorship--History--19th century.
Authors and readers--England--History--19th century.
Authors, English--19th century--Appreciation.
Fame--History--19th century.
Reputation--England--History--19th century.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)--History--19th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-286) and index.

Contents:

The fame tradition -- A heroic model of authorship -- The stigma of popularity -- Interlude -- What about merit? -- Raising the unread -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"This book offers a fresh look at fame and a fresh way of thinking about both literary fame and literary history" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0300174799 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780300174793 (hbk. : alk. paper) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)886672231

LCCN:

2014023095

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)