๐ The Victorian Age is an important period in English literature, characterized by the close relationship between literature, art, and society.
๐ The Victorian Age, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, was marked by significant social, political, economic, and religious changes.
๐ The Age of Empire played a crucial role during the Victorian era, with colonies and territorial politics impacting the economic and social conditions.
๐ In the Victorian Age, workers had to wait until 1867 for democratic reforms and until 1871 for their unions to be legalized.
๐ The artificially high prices of corn, controlled by landowners, led to social unrest and famine in England and Ireland.
๐ซ After a period of peace, England faced the Crimean War to combat imperialist designs in Russia.
๐ญ John Stuart Mill believed in individual freedom and state intervention for the pursuit of happiness.
๐ The British Empire covered a quarter of the earth's land surface and played a significant role in politics and economics.
๐ India was considered the jewel of the British Empire due to its resources and strategic importance.
๐ During the Victorian Age, British imperialism and nationalism influenced not only politics but also literature.
โ๏ธ The imperialistic mentality led to real wars, such as the Boer War, where the Dutch colonies fought against British aggression.
๐ Outside of England, there was economic prosperity and cultural growth, but within England, there was a severe economic depression and social tensions due to strong competition from new countries.
๐ The Victorian Age saw significant social, cultural, political, and economic changes.
๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง Victorian society was patriarchal, with strict moral codes and gender roles.
๐ There were both reforms and contradictions, scientific advancements and religious unrest during this period.
๐ญ The Industrial Revolution led to a transport revolution and agricultural revolution.
๐ Authors like Dickens and Stevenson highlighted social injustice, alienation, and strict moral codes of Victorian society.
๐ก Dickens and Blake criticized the negative aspects of urbanization and societal development.
๐ The Victorian Age was marked by hidden social, cultural, political, and economic forces underneath a facade of appearances.
๐ฌ๐ง England during this time aimed to showcase its power and technological advancements through events like the Great Exhibition of Industry.
โ๏ธ Next, the video will discuss the important writers of the Victorian Age, starting with Charles Dickens.