Jackson, H. J.

Those who write for immortality : romantic reputations and the dream of everlasting fame / Romantic reputations and the dream of everlasting fame H. J. Jackson. - New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, 2015. - xiv, 294 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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

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

9780300174793 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2014023095


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

PR468.R65 / J33 2015

820.9/008