Jane’s Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the World

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.

Reviews of Jane’s Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the World

'Splendid … there is no doubt that Harman is the first to treat this fascinating subject in an accessible, lively manner unshackled by academic jargon. There is much to enjoy in this book … it's the quality of the insights and the interpretations that make this book such a good read.' Sunday Telegraph