FAQ About Jane Austen
What were Jane Austen's life circumstances at the time of her death?
Jane Austen died on July 18, 1817, in Winchester, Hampshire, England, after a period of illness. Her final novel, "Persuasion," was published posthumously later that year. Austen's relatively young death at the age of 41 has led to much speculation about her health, with possible explanations including Addison's disease or Hodgkin's lymphoma.
