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The literature of the Victorian age entered in a new period after the romantic revival. The literature of this era expressed the fusion of pure romance to gross realism. Though, the Victorian Age produced two great poets Tennyson and Browning, the age is also remarkable for the excellence of its prose.
The discoveries of science have particular effects upon the literature of the age. If you study all the great writers of this period, you will mark four general characteristics:
1. Literature of this age tends to come closer to daily life which reflects its practical problems and interests. It becomes a powerful instrument for human progress.
2. Moral Purpose: The Victorian literature seems to deviate from "art for art's sake" and asserts its moral purpose. Tennyson, Browning, Carlyle, Ruskin - all were the teachers of England with the faith in their moral message to instruct the world.
3. Idealism: It is often considered as an age of doubt and pessimism. The influence of science is felt here. The whole age seems to be caught in the conception of man in relation to the universe with the idea of evolution. Tennyson's some immature works seem holding doubtful and despairing stains but his In Memoriam comes out as a hope after despair.
4. Though, the age is characterized as practical and materialistic, most of the writers exalt a purely ideal life. It is an idealistic age where the great ideals like truth, justice, love, brotherhood are emphasized by poets, essayists and novelists of the age.
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In the victorian times you hadto work till the ageof 18 years old
What was the name of the Victorian era in America?
The Victorian era in America was known as the Gilded Age.
What age did wealthy Victorian kids die at?
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What best describes the Victorian age?
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What are the main characteristics of poetry in the Victorian Age?
Victorianpoetry is characterized by poets dilemma of being fixated between optimism andpessimism. the poetry has a utilitarian view and does not glorify nature like the romantics.
How much does A Victorian horse weigh in pounds?
If you mean the Victorian age (late 19th to early 20th century) the average horse wieghed between 800 lbs. and 1000 lbs.
What are the characteristics of England in the middle age?
There are one main characteristics of England. The main thing was the common language making the pope as powerful.
What changes occurred during the late 19th century that contributed to the downfall of the Victorian age?
technological advances an war
Why did the Victorian Age happen?
It was called the Victorian Age as it was the time the Queen Victoria ruled.
Where are the Victorian crossroads on vfk?
The Victorian Crossroads are in the Victorian Age, at the Corner of Balta St.
Which best describes the Victorian Age?
The Victorian Age was a time period that began in 1837 and ended in 1901.
What are the main characteristics of a peer group?
basically same age ,goal,interest and achievement
What was after the Victorians?
The Edwardian age followed the Victorian age.
Compare the romantic age to the Victorian age?
the search
What age did you have to be to go into a workhouse in the Victorian age?
In the victorian times you hadto work till the ageof 18 years old
How does the role of the poet in the Victorian Age differ from the role of the poet in the Romantic Age?
In the Romantic Age, they were focused on expressing their freely imaginative thought. Victorian time, writers were more focused on social issues. Also, poetry was bigger in the Romantic age than the Victorian age
