Victorian Era Flashcards
Which revolution took place during Victorian Era?
Industrial
What characterized the Victorian Era in terms of society and technology?
Great social and technological change, economic growth, and the Industrial Revolution.
What new literary genres emerged in the Victorian Era?
Detective fiction and science fiction.
Who was Alfred Lord Tennyson and what was he known for?
A poet inspired by King Arthur legends, known for “Idylls of the King.”
What social issue did Alfred Lord Tennyson address in “The Princess”?
Advocacy for women’s education.`
What is Charles Dickens known for in his novels?
Social commentary, realism, and depictions of Victorian England.
Name three famous works by Charles Dickens.
Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol
Who was George Eliot, and what themes did she explore?
The pen name of Mary Ann Evans; she explored psychological realism and moral/social issues.
Name two famous novels by George Eliot.
Middlemarch and Silas Marner.
Who were the Brontë sisters, and what genre did they popularize?
Gothic novelists known for dark atmospheres and female characters; popularized Gothic novels.
Name two famous novels by the Brontë sisters.
Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
What type of poetry is Robert Browning known for?
Dramatic monologues.
Which of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s works focused on social and political themes?
Sonnets from the Portuguese.
What is Lewis Carroll best known for, and under what pen name did he write?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; pen name Charles Dodgson.
What type of stories did Robert Louis Stevenson write?
Adventure novels, including Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
