Tag Archives: Jane Austen’s death

Final Departure

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Shannon Winslow

As some of you know, this year is the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s much-too-early death, and many of the faithful are noting events leading up to the end as they pass on the calendar. Yesterday (May 24th), for example, … Continue reading →

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A Sister’s Love and Loss

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Shannon Winslow

  Today is the 195th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. Not an occasion to celebrate, but to take respectful note of. She died at age 41 of what may (or may not) have been Addison’s disease, according to one current theory … Continue reading →

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