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Literary
May 16, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The anonymous author of Waverley, Guy Mannering, and other historical novels has reportedly earned $104,000 from sales in England, highlighting the value of literary property there. In contrast, no US author is believed to have earned even a quarter of that from literary works, except possibly school books.
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The author of Waverly, Guy Mannering, &c. (late English novels of a historical character) it is said, has received as his moiety of the profits arising from the sale of his works, one hundred and four thousand dollars! It must be confessed, that literary property is not without its value in England. We do not believe, although this is the most reading country in the world, that any author has, in the United States, ever realized a fourth part of the sum by his literary labors, unless in the composition of school dictionaries or spelling books.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Waverley
Guy Mannering
Literary Profits
England
United States
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Profits From Waverley And Other Novels
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Prose Commentary
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The Author Of Waverly, Guy Mannering, &C. (Late English Novels Of A Historical Character) It Is Said, Has Received As His Moiety Of The Profits Arising From The Sale Of His Works, One Hundred And Four Thousand Dollars!