Victorian literature has a romantic appeal to it these days. One can only think of Victorian culture, with the class and aristocracy firmly in place. However, we can’t forget that the Victorian movement separated from the Romantic movement, and the Transcendentalist, which lasted the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. In this post, we will understand what caused this movement and the writers involved.
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Impact of the Victorian Era on Modern Literature
Victorian literature has a romantic appeal to it these days. One can only think of Victorian culture, with the class and aristocracy firmly in place. However, we can’t forget that the Victorian movement separated from the Romantic movement, and the Transcendentalist, which lasted the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. In this post, we will understand what caused this movement and the writers involved.
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Exploring William Makepeace Thackeray’s Satirical Genius
Satire and the realist movement go hand-in-hand, considering Charles Dickens did it so well across multiple novels. Meanwhile, William Makepeace Thackeray was also behind the curtain, churning out masterpieces of realism and satire. Yet, through all of his writing, he is primarily known for one piece of fiction: Vanity Fair. In this post, we will explore his life and times.
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