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The Victorian Era Writers A view of Manchester by William Wyld (1806-1889) The Victorian Era Writers Of Ghosts and Devils Comment on the painting. What can you guess about the period? How can you imagine life then? What was changing? No need to copy this, it will be accessible on mrspuertazdocs.

The Victorian Era (1819-1901)

Housing issues Poor houses Urbanization Factory work Overcrowded cities Housing issues Poor houses Urbanization Factory work

Gustave Doré depicted the difficulties of living in big cities in his engravings

A faster and wider world Vacationing, tourism, sea side

Cultural context

Literature of social protest

The Victorian novel (dominant genre)

Drama and Cynicism Oscar Wilde’s comedies such as the importance of being Earnest abound in verbal polish and cynicism.