“Walter Scott has no business to write novels, especially good ones. — It is not fair. — He has fame and profit enough as a poet, and should not be taking the bread out of other people’s mouths. — I do not like him, and do not mean to like Waverley if I can help it — but fear I must.” WritingHumorSuccessFamePraiseCompetitionFortuneProfitEnvyJealousyWritersWalter ScottWaverley Book:Jane Austen's Letters Source: Jane Austen's Letters