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David Perlmutter's avatar

A big part of media history is understanding the reception of the work after its initial publication (Was it reviewed positively? Did it sell a lot of copies? If a play, was it widely staged?) vis-a-vis how the work is regarded today, if it is regarded in public at all. In some cases, the work will be seen today in a more positive light than it was initially, whereas in others the reverse will be true because it has dated so badly. Given that Austen's posthumous fame has endured for far longer than the likely more limited reception she received in her lifetime, this is an important strand of understanding her enduring importance.

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Amazingly marvelous. Your range astounds.

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