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.