Victorian Era (1837-1901)
The
Victorian era begins in 1837, with Victoria's succession to the throne. At
eighteen, she discovers a very difficult heritage.
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| Queen Victoria |
The queen
is the heiress of her uncle William IV. The feeling of patriotism is therefore
very present in Victoria, who will pass it on to her subjects.
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| William IV |
They
will be in confidence, those who live under the outburst of the industrial revolution caused by the railroad. Indeed, the monarchy is discredited by
society, which is upset by the industrial revolution. In the cities, poverty is
more and more important.
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| industrial revolution |
Queen
Victoria succeeds in becoming the icon of a people, by creating a model of
love, which she shares with her husband Albert and her nine children, but also
by her presence during her regular visits to all the cities of the kingdom.
The
monarchy is then transformed, popular, republicanism appears to be
eccentricity.
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| Monarchy republic |
The
Victorian era is one of the peaks of the history of England because the United
Kingdom is then considered as "the workshop of the world", extending
its trade in a large part of the globe.
But
the "Victorian" also affects all aspects of morals and
mentalities, literature and the arts. The novel then acts on the general public
in the manner of modern television.
Charles
Dickens, (Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations), Anthony
Trollope (Miss Mackenzie), Elizabeth Gaskell (Mary Barton), William MakepeaceThackeray (Barry Lindon), Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre), write on social,
political issues and morals of the time.
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| Charles Dickens |
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Anthony Trollope |
This period of charms will end in 1901, with the death of Queen Victoria, after 64 years of reign.
Characteristics of Victorian Era:
·
Queen
Victoria develops a new way of life
·
Focus
on the Education of young women
·
Education
and knowledge are new values
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