The Vctorian Literature.docVIP

The Victorian Literature 1832-1901 The Victorian Age refers to the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. It is considered as the height of the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the apex of the British Empire. Key Words: the Victorian Age; the Victorian novels; dramatic monologue; the rise of female writers; the characteristics of Realistic novels The Victorian Age may be subdivided into three periods: The early Victorian period ( 1832-1848), a time of social unrest. The middle-Victorian period ( 1848-1870), a period of economic prosperity and religious controversy. This time of socia