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During which reign did the Victorian era occur?
During which reign did the Victorian era occur?
Which literary genre became the leading genre in English during the Victorian era?
Which literary genre became the leading genre in English during the Victorian era?
Who were some famous novelists during the Victorian era?
Who were some famous novelists during the Victorian era?
What major transformations did English life undergo during the Victorian era?
What major transformations did English life undergo during the Victorian era?
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What was Thomas Carlyle's view on the Industrial Revolution?
What was Thomas Carlyle's view on the Industrial Revolution?
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What social issues did Elizabeth Barrett Browning address in her works?
What social issues did Elizabeth Barrett Browning address in her works?
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What was Thomas Hardy's focus in his novels?
What was Thomas Hardy's focus in his novels?
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Which Victorian poet wrote throughout his life but did not publish a collection until 1898?
Which Victorian poet wrote throughout his life but did not publish a collection until 1898?
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Which Victorian novelist is renowned for his cynical yet idyllic portrayal of pastoral life in the English countryside?
Which Victorian novelist is renowned for his cynical yet idyllic portrayal of pastoral life in the English countryside?
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Which Victorian novelist published under a masculine pseudonym like the Brontës?
Which Victorian novelist published under a masculine pseudonym like the Brontës?
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Which Victorian poet drew inspiration from verse forms of Old English poetry such as Beowulf?
Which Victorian poet drew inspiration from verse forms of Old English poetry such as Beowulf?
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Which Victorian poet is known for his poems and critical writings, and is considered an important literary figure of the period?
Which Victorian poet is known for his poems and critical writings, and is considered an important literary figure of the period?
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Which Victorian novelist wrote Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles?
Which Victorian novelist wrote Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles?
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Which Victorian playwright's notable works include The Importance of Being Earnest?
Which Victorian playwright's notable works include The Importance of Being Earnest?
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Who is considered the most popular and read author of the Victorian era?
Who is considered the most popular and read author of the Victorian era?
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Which Victorian novelist is known for depicting a more middle-class society than Charles Dickens?
Which Victorian novelist is known for depicting a more middle-class society than Charles Dickens?
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Which famous Victorian poet wrote 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'?
Which famous Victorian poet wrote 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'?
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Which notable playwright of the Victorian era wrote 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?
Which notable playwright of the Victorian era wrote 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?
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Which of Charles Dickens' novels was published in twenty parts between April 1836 and November 1837?
Which of Charles Dickens' novels was published in twenty parts between April 1836 and November 1837?
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Which Brontë sister's novel is an example of Gothic Romanticism from a woman's point of view and examines class, myth, and gender?
Which Brontë sister's novel is an example of Gothic Romanticism from a woman's point of view and examines class, myth, and gender?
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Which of the following is NOT a notable work by Charles Dickens?
Which of the following is NOT a notable work by Charles Dickens?
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Who is now regarded by scholars as the stronger poet among the Rossetti siblings?
Who is now regarded by scholars as the stronger poet among the Rossetti siblings?
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What type of entertainment began a process of elevating the level of musical theatre in Britain in 1855?
What type of entertainment began a process of elevating the level of musical theatre in Britain in 1855?
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Which London comedy achieved a record of 1,362 performances in 1892?
Which London comedy achieved a record of 1,362 performances in 1892?
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Who became the leading poet and dramatist of the late Victorian period after W. S. Gilbert?
Who became the leading poet and dramatist of the late Victorian period after W. S. Gilbert?
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Which of Wilde's plays is considered his comic masterpiece and has remained extremely popular?
Which of Wilde's plays is considered his comic masterpiece and has remained extremely popular?
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What are the Victorians credited with 'inventing' partly through their efforts to stop child labor and the introduction of compulsory education?
What are the Victorians credited with 'inventing' partly through their efforts to stop child labor and the introduction of compulsory education?
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Which author wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
Which author wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
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Which of the following authors wrote mainly for adults, but their adventure novels are now generally classified as for children?
Which of the following authors wrote mainly for adults, but their adventure novels are now generally classified as for children?
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What genre of literature flourished during the Victorian period, with classics such as Tom Brown's Schooldays and Stalky & Co.?
What genre of literature flourished during the Victorian period, with classics such as Tom Brown's Schooldays and Stalky & Co.?
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Study Notes
The Victorian Era
- The Victorian era occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Literary Genre
- The novel became the leading genre in English during the Victorian era.
Famous Novelists
- Famous novelists during the Victorian era included Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, and the Brontë sisters.
Transformations in English Life
- During the Victorian era, English life underwent major transformations, including the Industrial Revolution.
Thomas Carlyle's View
- Thomas Carlyle viewed the Industrial Revolution with skepticism, citing its dehumanizing effects.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Works
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning addressed social issues, such as slavery and the treatment of the poor, in her works.
Thomas Hardy's Focus
- Thomas Hardy's novels focused on the lives of rural people, exploring the complexities of human relationships.
Late-Publishing Poet
- A.E. Housman wrote poetry throughout his life but did not publish a collection until 1898.
Rural Novelists
- Thomas Hardy is renowned for his cynical yet idyllic portrayal of pastoral life in the English countryside.
- Mary Ann Evans (George Eliot) wrote about rural life, depicting a more middle-class society than Charles Dickens.
Influences on Poetry
- Christina Rossetti drew inspiration from verse forms of Old English poetry, such as Beowulf.
- Algernon Charles Swinburne is known for his poems and critical writings, and is considered an important literary figure of the period.
Notable Works
- Thomas Hardy wrote Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
- Oscar Wilde's notable works include The Importance of Being Earnest.
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'.
Most Popular Author
- Charles Dickens is considered the most popular and read author of the Victorian era.
Brontë Sisters
- Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, is an example of Gothic Romanticism from a woman's point of view, examining class, myth, and gender.
- Christina Rossetti is now regarded by scholars as the stronger poet among the Rossetti siblings.
Theatre and Music
- Musical theatre began to elevate in Britain in 1855, with the introduction of new types of entertainment.
- Charley's Aunt, a London comedy, achieved a record of 1,362 performances in 1892.
- Arthur Wing Pinero became the leading poet and dramatist of the late Victorian period after W.S. Gilbert.
- Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is considered his comic masterpiece and has remained extremely popular.
Social Reforms
- The Victorians are credited with 'inventing' childhood, partly through their efforts to stop child labor and the introduction of compulsory education.
Children's Literature
- Lewis Carroll wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a classic of children's literature.
- Robert Louis Stevenson wrote mainly for adults, but their adventure novels are now generally classified as for children.
- The genre of school stories, with classics such as Tom Brown's Schooldays and Stalky & Co., flourished during the Victorian period.
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"Victorian Era Literary Giants: Test Your Knowledge on the Works of Eliot and Hardy" - Challenge your literary prowess and delve into the world of Victorian literature with this quiz. Test your knowledge on the famous works of George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) and Thomas Hardy, two of the era's most influential writers, and gain insights into their impact on English literature.
