1, novel
During this period, novels were widely popular and prospered. Famous novelists include Dickens, Thackeray, Bronte Sisters, Lady Goskell (18 10- 1865) and Trollope (18 15- 1882). On the one hand, these critical realist novelists advocate18th century realism again, on the other hand, they shoulder the responsibility of criticizing society and defending people's interests.
Although their creative angles and styles are different, the common feature of * * * is that they care about the life and destiny of ordinary people. They are deeply indignant at the inhuman social system, the degenerate social morality, the prevalence of money worship and the widespread poverty and injustice. The true portrayal of people's life and ruthless criticism of social system in their works have awakened the public's awareness of social problems and social development.
At the end of 19, the brave female novelist George Eliot and writer Hardy not only exposed and criticized the ugly phenomenon of society, but also boldly attacked the traditional Victorian morality.
2. Prose
The Victorian era also produced many great essayists. Many of them, together with critical realist novelists, exposed and attacked the dark side of society and had a decisive influence in the ideological field. They have created a large number of important historical events, religious papers, essays and speeches on various topics, and at the same time, they have also developed English prose and literary criticism to a new height.
The most famous prose works at that time were the French Revolution by Ahmed Khalil (1837) and the Charter (1840), and the History of England by Macaulay (1849- 186 1).
Step 3 be poetic
Victorian poetry has the characteristics of innovative style and expression. Robert browning, a poet who tried this reform, created a poetic novel, that is, he quoted the characterization in the novel into poetry. This makes the focus of poetic novels change from simple story narration to the exploration of the inner world of characters, which makes Victorian poetry have psychological analysis factors.
Victorian literature truly reflects the reality and spirit of the times. Among them, the high vitality, down-to-earth spirit, well-meaning humor and unrestrained rich associations are unprecedented. In all literary fields, the works of this period are ready for the arrival of the new century.
Extended data
Age characteristic
The Victorian era is considered to be the peak of British industrial revolution, as well as the peak of British economy and culture. At that time, the British economy accounted for 70% of the world economy. The Victorian era believed in scientific progress and was full of optimism and confidence in the industrial revolution. The appearance of steamboats has brought unprecedented prosperity to transportation and trade.
Railway traffic runs through east, west, north and south. Victorian literary and artistic movements include classicism, neoclassicism, romanticism, impressionism and post-impressionism. The art world presents a magnificent starry sky scene.
Many great writers, poets and their works handed down from generation to generation appeared in the Victorian era, such as the famous realistic novelists Charlotte Brontexq (Jane Eyre) and Charles Dickens (Charles Dickens).
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