Works_

Chapter VII. _Seclusion from the literary world--Notice from the Prince
Regent--Correspondence with Mr. Clarke--Suggestions to alter her style of
writing_

Chapter VIII. _Slow growth of her fame--Ill success of first attempts at
publication--Two Reviews of her works contrasted_

Chapter IX. _Opinions expressed by eminent persons--Opinions of others
of less eminence--Opinion of American readers_

Chapter X. _Observations on the Novels_

Chapter XI. _Declining health of Jane Austen--Elasticity of her
spirits--Her resignation and humility--Her death_

Chapter XII. _The cancelled Chapter of 'Persuasion_'

Chapter XIII. _The last work_

Chapter XIV. _Postscript_

'He knew of no one but himself who was inclined to the work. This is
no uncommon motive. A man sees something to be done, knows of no one
who will do it but himself, and so is driven to the enterprise.'

HELPS' _Life of Columbus_, ch. i.