Victorian Literature and Society

The video explores the Victorian Era as a golden age for English novels, driven by education, industrialization, and affordable literature. It highlights the impact of the industrial revolution on print production, the rise of serialized novels, and the popularity of penny dreadfuls. Victorian literature addressed social realities through diverse genres. The era's scientific advancements influenced literature, leading to a proliferation of nonfiction works. Victorian poetry evolved with themes of realism and skepticism, paving the way for literary modernism. The British Empire's expansion also shaped the literature of the time.

What era is considered the golden age of the English novel?

• The Modern Era

• The Renaissance

• The Victorian Era

• The Medieval Period

What factors contributed to the unprecedented growth of prose fiction during Queen Victoria's reign?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The spread of education and the emergence of the middle classes

• The decline of the aristocracy

• The invention of the internet

What was a significant result of the Industrial Revolution on Victorian literature?

• The decline of poetry

• The increase in handwritten manuscripts

• The rise of serialized novels

• The end of book publishing

What were 'penny dreadfuls' known for?

• High literary quality

• Weekly, sensational stories sold cheaply

• Being expensive and rare

• Scientific accuracy

Who took an active interest in the arts and sciences and commissioned the Great Exhibition of 1851?

• George Eliot

• Queen Victoria

• Prince Albert

• Charles Dickens

What technological advancement enabled printing on an industrial scale in the mid-19th century?

• The telegraph

• The rotary press

• The steam engine

• The typewriter

What was the focus of Victorian poets following the Romantic era?

• Realism, skepticism, and a sense of responsibility

• Fantasy and escapism

• Abstract concepts

• Medieval themes

How much of the earth's surface did the British Empire cover by the end of Victoria's reign?

• One-half

• One-fifth

• One-third

• One-tenth

What did Victorian writers often depict in their works?

• Mythological tales

• Future dystopias

• Social realities and problems

• Ancient history

What literary movement did the Victorian era pave the way for?

• Romanticism

• Modernism

• Postmodernism

• Realism