Victorian literacy period Flashcards
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the Victorian literacy period
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Victorian literature refers to English literature during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901)
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how was it diff to romantic
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Pessimistic - it was more realistic than the romantic age and more concerned about reality than the ideal world
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what did it focus on
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Focused on the pains and sufferings of commoners by giving them a voice
Focused on sensory elements, its recurring themes of the religion/science conflict, and interests in medieval fables and legends
