5 Questions
During which period did Victorian poetry emerge?
The reign of Queen Victoria
What distinguished Victorian poetry from poetry written before and after?
All of the above
What were the two supreme problems confronted by the serious Victorian mind according to Douglas Bush?
Industrial revolution and religious revolution
What was the reaction against scientific and mechanistic ideas during the Victorian Age?
Romantic Movement
What made England the workshop of the world during the Victorian Age?
Industrial revolution
Study Notes
Victorian Poetry
- Emerged during the Victorian period (1837-1901)
Characteristics of Victorian Poetry
- Distinguished from previous and subsequent poetry by its focus on:
- Social and moral issues
- Psychological insights
- Aestheticism
Serious Victorian Mind
- Faced two supreme problems, according to Douglas Bush:
- The struggle between faith and doubt
- The conflict between individual desire and social responsibility
Reaction Against Mechanistic Ideas
- The Victorian Age saw a reaction against:
- Scientific and mechanistic ideas
- Industrialization's dehumanizing effects
- This reaction was characterized by:
- Emphasis on beauty, nature, and the emotional
- Interest in the past, folklore, and mythology
England's Industrial Supremacy
- England became the workshop of the world during the Victorian Age due to:
- Industrial Revolution's advancements
- Development of new technologies and manufacturing techniques
- Imperialism and colonial expansion, which created new markets and resources
Explore the distinct characteristics of poetry produced during Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901, and its influence on the literature of the time. Learn about the impact of significant historical and social developments on Victorian poetry.
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