How did Jane Austen's ilness affect her writing?

Answer 1

Jane Austen had already done quite a lot of work on Persuasion, her last completed novel, when she became ill. Her illness is thought to have prevented her from editing this novel quite as much as she would have liked, but it is known that the last two chapters were rewritten while she was ill. There is no evidence of illness in the book. After she became ill she wrote parts of an incomplete novel now known as Sanditon, in which hypochondria is featured, perhaps as a reflection of her condition.

Answer 2

Jane Austen's illness, often speculated to be Addison's disease, likely influenced the themes of illness in her novels, such as in "Sanditon" and "Persuasion." Her personal experiences with health challenges may have provided depth and insight into the characters she created, adding a sense of realism and vulnerability to her writing. Additionally, her illness may have impacted her productivity and the pace at which she completed her works.