The Victorian period

Description: Episode of Series “English Literature”. Recreates the atmosphere of 19th century England as a background to the writings of men and women of that period. Presents extracts from the works of Macauley, Darwin, Huxley, Newman, Dickens, the Bronte sisters, Hardy, Arnold, Ruskin and Carroll. Mentions the industrial revolution and new scientific discoveries as prominent features in the writings of these people.