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The Victorian Era, spanning from 1837 to 1901, was a time of profound cultural and social change, reflected in its literature, poetry, and drama. Celebrated authors like Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters critiqued social norms, while poets like Tennyson and the Brownings explored contemporary issues. The era's drama and iconic characters like Sherlock Holmes and Dracula continue to captivate audiences, influencing modern literature and adaptations.
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The Victorian Era saw the expansion of the British Empire, leading to increased wealth and a burgeoning middle class
Strict Social Morality
The Victorian Era was characterized by strict social morality, emphasizing family values and defined gender roles
Defined Gender Roles for Women
Women were often relegated to the sphere of home and family, reflecting the defined gender roles of the Victorian Era
Education reforms and technological advances in printing led to an explosion of literary production and a rise in literacy rates during the Victorian Era
Victorian literature encompassed a wide range of genres, from social realism to fantasy
The Victorian Era saw a significant rise in literacy, leading to the dominance of the novel as the primary literary form
Victorian fiction often grappled with contemporary social issues and moral dilemmas, making its characters and stories influential in modern society
Poets such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning made significant contributions to the literary canon during the Victorian Era
Victorian prose critically examined society and its moral complexities, with authors like Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters making notable contributions
The Victorian Era saw a resurgence in popularity of drama, with playwrights like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw challenging social norms and hypocrisies through their works
Characters like Sherlock Holmes, Alice, and Dracula, created during the Victorian Era, continue to have a lasting influence on popular culture
The themes and styles of Victorian literature continue to be relevant and have shaped subsequent literary movements, such as Neo-Victorian literature
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During the ______ Era, the ______ Empire's reach grew, leading to a wealthier ______ class and a focus on ______, ______, and distinct ______ roles.
Victorian
British
middle
social morality
family values
gender
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Victorian literature genres
Ranged from social realism (Dickens) to fantasy (Carroll).
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Literacy and printing in the Victorian era
Rise in literacy and printing tech led to more literary works.
