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Victorian theatre

Non-fiction Literature in the Victorian Age

The Aesthetic movement

Novels

The dramatic monologue

VICTORIAN AGE

LITTERATURE

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The dramatic monologue: The dramatic monologue is a new form of poetry introduced in the Victorian era. This is a poem told from the point of view of a single character; the difference is that the speaker is not talking to him or herself, but directly addressing the reader. The most important authors of this era are: Tennyson, Browning and Rossetti.

Novels: In the Victorin age People love reading stories in magazines that come out every week or so. Writers like Charles Dickens write really exciting stories that everyone enjoys. These stories are often about everyday life, social problems and people’s feelings. The most important authors in this centuries are:

  • The Bronte sisters: They live in the countryside and write books with characters who have strong feelings and exciting adventures.
  • George Elliot: She writes about ordinary people living in small towns and she is really good at showing how people think and feel.
  • Elizabeth Gaskell: She care about helping people who are poor and write stories about their lives
victorian novels often featured an all-knowing narrator who could read the minds of all characters. These narrators would often judge the characters and tell readers who to like or dislike. Most Victorian novels took place in familiar settings like cities, especially London. Some novels were set in the countryside, which often had a nostalgic feel. Influenced by Realism and Naturalism, Victorian novels used a lot of detailed descriptions. They also tried to create characters who seemed real and complex. However, many novels had surprising twists near the end to tie up all the loose ends. Common themes in Victorian novels included:
  • Social problems: Issues like poverty and inequality caused by industrialization were often explored.
  • Social class: Many novels told stories about characters moving up or down the social ladder.
  • Colonialism: As Britain's empire grew, novels often featured adventures in exotic foreign lands.
  • Double lives and hidden desires: Writers were interested in exploring the darker side of human nature

  • Art for sake: The main idea is that art should be enjoyed for its beauty, not just for teaching us a lesson.
  • Beauty: Aesthetes, as they were called, believe that beauty is the most important thing in life. They love beautiful things and want to surround themselves with them.
  • Live life as a art: They thought that life itself could be a work of art, and they try to live their lives in a beautiful and interesting way.
The most important authors are: -Walter Pater: He was a writer who explain the ideas of Aestheticism really well -Oscar Wilde: A famous writer and playwright who was also a big fan of the movement -Aubrey Beardslay: An artist who creates beautiful and sometimes strange illustrations.

Victorian theater was quite diverse. There was the traditional legitimate theater with its classic plays and operas. But there was also a more popular form of entertainment called illegitimate theater. This included melodramas, burlesques, and music halls. Over time, the theater scene changed. Smaller theaters became more common, allowing for more realistic performances. This shift was partly due to the Licensing Act of 1843.

The Victorian era was a time of great change, with significant advancements in technology and science. This period also saw a flourishing of intellectual and philosophical thought. John Stuart Mill ("The subjection of women")

  • A philosopher who believed that actions should be judged based on how much happiness they bring to the greatest number of people.
  • He was a strong advocate for individual liberty and women's rights.
  • His works, like "On Liberty" and "The Subjection of Women," influenced the thinking of many Victorians and continue to be relevant today.
John Ruskin
  • An art critic who was very influential in shaping people's understanding of art.
  • He was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of artists who rejected the academic art of the time.
  • Ruskin also wrote about social issues, criticizing industrialization and inequality.
Charles Darwin ("Utilitarianism")
  • A scientist whose theory of evolution revolutionized the way people thought about the natural world.
  • His book "On the Origin of Species" proposed that all species evolved over time through a process called natural selection.
  • Darwin's ideas had a profound impact on Victorian society, challenging religious beliefs and leading to the development of social Darwinism.
Benthan (An introduction to the principles of moral & legislation)

Novels: In the Victorin age People love reading stories in magazines that come out every week or so. Writers like Charles Dickens write really exciting stories that everyone enjoys. These stories are often about everyday life, social problems and people’s feelings. The most important authors in this centuries are:

  • The Bronte sisters: They live in the countryside and write books with characters who have strong feelings and exciting adventures.
  • George Elliot: She writes about ordinary people living in small towns and she is really good at showing how people think and feel.
  • Elizabeth Gaskell: She care about helping people who are poor and write stories about their lives
victorian novels often featured an all-knowing narrator who could read the minds of all characters. These narrators would often judge the characters and tell readers who to like or dislike. Most Victorian novels took place in familiar settings like cities, especially London. Some novels were set in the countryside, which often had a nostalgic feel. Influenced by Realism and Naturalism, Victorian novels used a lot of detailed descriptions. They also tried to create characters who seemed real and complex. However, many novels had surprising twists near the end to tie up all the loose ends. Common themes in Victorian novels included:
  • Social problems: Issues like poverty and inequality caused by industrialization were often explored.
  • Social class: Many novels told stories about characters moving up or down the social ladder.
  • Colonialism: As Britain's empire grew, novels often featured adventures in exotic foreign lands.
  • Double lives and hidden desires: Writers were interested in exploring the darker side of human nature