Original: In 1905 , James responded frustratingly to what he described as '' a beguiled infatuation '' with Austen , a rising tide of public interest that exceeded Austen 's '' intrinsic merit and interest '' .
Simplified: In 1905 , James said he did not like the public interest in Austen . He said it was more than Austen 's '' intrinsic merit ( worth ) and interest '' deserved .