ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The period of her reign, from 1837 to 1901, became known as the Victorian Age. During the Victorian Age Britain became the largest empire that had ever existed. At its height, the British Empire covered about one-fifth of the Earth’s land mass and Victoria ruled a quarter of the world’s population.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Victorian era saw revolutionary breakthroughs in the arts and sciences, which shaped the world as we know it today. These transformations led to many social changes with the birth and spread of political movements, most notably socialism, liberalism and organised feminism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 19th century was one of rapid development and change, far swifter than in previous centuries. During this period England changed from a rural, agricultural country to an urban, industrialised one.

Detailed explanation-4: -To what is considered the “golden age” of England, the Victorian period brought a time of improvements in society, great achievement, and revolutionary ideas that paved the way for modern times. Like today, the Victorian society functioned on three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.