How Much Money Did Jane Austen Make in Her Lifetime
Jane Austen’s monetary earnings during her lifetime were modest compared to modern authors. She received approximately £600 from the sales of her four major novels: “Sense and Sensibility,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Mansfield Park,” and “Emma,” with “Pride and Prejudice” being her most lucrative work. Her income from these sales was supplemented by a small annuity … Read more