Victorian Literature
Victorian literature is a body of literary works written during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). It covers a broad range of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. During this period, England was transformed by industrialization and urbanization. These changes had an impact on all aspects of life, from politics to fashion to literature. As such, Victorian literature reflects the concerns and interests of its era in many ways.
Novels
The novel emerged as a major genre in Victorian England thanks to advances in printing technology that made books more widely available than ever before. Authors like Charles Dickens explored themes such as poverty and social injustice while pushing boundaries with innovative storytelling techniques like stream-of-consciousness narration or multiple points of view. Other authors who wrote notable works during this period include Charlotte Bront (Jane Eyre), George Eliot (Middle March), and Thomas Hardy (Tess of the D'Urbervilles).
Poetry
Poetry was another popular form during the Victorian Era due to its ability to capture complex emotions within concise language structures that could be easily memorized for recitation purposes. Alfred Tennyson was one of the most prominent poets writing at this time; his poems often reflect upon nature's beauty as well as human mortality through carefully crafted imagery combined with personal reflections on love, loss, and faithlessness. Robert Browning also contributed significantly to English poetry during this period; he developed an experimental style known as "dramatic monologue," which enabled him to explore characters' inner thoughts without having them directly address their audience or narrate events themselves.
Drama
The development of theater culture provided another outlet for creative expression during the 19th century and it wasn't limited to only stage plays either. In addition, theatrical performances taking place in auditoriums throughout London's West End district were supplemented by musical revues featuring comic sketches interspersed between songs performed by members of both genders alike. William Shakespeare's work has remained relevant even after centuries have passed since his death—hearing Romeo and Juliet acted out live can still captivate audiences even today. Oscar Wilde's plays featured biting wit about societal conventions, while Arthur Sullivan composed music hall tunes full of humorous lyrics plus catchy melodies guaranteed to make you tap your feet along, if not dance altogether too.