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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?
- Drama
- Novel (correct)
- Essay
- Poetry
What was the approximate increase in the number of new novels published each year from the start to the end of the Victorian era?
What was the approximate increase in the number of new novels published each year from the start to the end of the Victorian era?
- 700
- 500 (correct)
- 200
- 900
Which author from the Victorian era is known for works addressing social issues like child labor?
Which author from the Victorian era is known for works addressing social issues like child labor?
- Rudyard Kipling
- George Eliot
- William Makepeace Thackeray
- Elizabeth Gaskell (correct)
Who among these authors called attention to the dehumanizing effects of the Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'?
Who among these authors called attention to the dehumanizing effects of the Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'?
Which period was a time of abstract expression and inward focus, preceding the Victorian era?
Which period was a time of abstract expression and inward focus, preceding the Victorian era?
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Literary Genres and the Victorian Era
- The novel became the leading literary genre in English during the Victorian era.
Publishing Trends in the Victorian Era
- The number of new novels published each year increased approximately from the start to the end of the Victorian era.
Authors and Social Issues
- Charles Dickens is known for addressing social issues like child labor in his works.
Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'
- Charles Dickens called attention to the dehumanizing effects of the Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'.
Literary Periods
- The Romantic period was a time of abstract expression and inward focus, preceding the Victorian era.
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