Okay, here’s a little experiment in word association. I’m going to say a word and you’re going to make some mental connections. Ready? Here goes: Victorian. Let me take a guess on what kind of mental connections you made. Sherlock Holmes. Charles Dickens. Gas lamps. Debtors prison. Jack the Ripper. Child labor. Sexual repression. Prudery. ...
Victorian Age Literature Victoria became queen of Great Britain in 1837. Her reign, the longest in English history, lasted until 1901. This period is called the Victorian Age. During the Victorian Age, great economic, social, and political changes occurred in Britain. The British Empire reached its height and covered about a quarter of the Earth. ...
In the Victorian age, Skepticism was wide-spread. Value systems turned topsy-turvy in the Victorian age. Religious conservatism was waging a desperate crusade against Darwinism and Utilitarianism. Arnold was emotionally attached to the old world, but intellectually inclined towards the new one. His poems reveal the picture of a sick patient in a sick society. “Dover ...
What has antique brass, clockwork gears, Victorian romance, science-fiction fringes, mad-scientist futurism and is packed with attitude? Steampunk. Crafters especially enjoy and respect Steampunking because of its aesthetic value, variety and deeply creative expression. This sort of futuristic revival of the Victorian age, mixed with fantasy includes clothing, music, art, literature, gadgets, vehicles, tools and ...
Steampunk is an often misunderstood yet heavily followed trend these days. When asked specifically what steampunk is, many joke that it is goth with a little ecru and sepia added in. Nothing is farther than the truth. Steampunk refers to an alternative history of sorts. It can be loosely defined as the science fiction altered ...
Many of us see the Victorian era (the 1890s and early 1900s) as a time of romance, beauty, chivalry, and elegance. What better way to honor that era of bloomers and bicycles built for two than to throw a party with a Victorian theme? There can be many different types of Victorian parties, depending on ...
As the days begin to peek through with more warming sunshine and the greening grasses become dotted with florals, thoughts of love are on everyone’s minds. Spring is traditionally a celebration of new life, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it remains one of the most popular seasons for weddings and the binding ...
During the time-period known by most historians as the Industrial Revolution, a great change overtook British culture. Aside from the political and economic change which occurred, a profound social alteration transpired. The populace seeking to better their lives, sought employment in newly-formed industries. Many of the workers which included women and children, labored through 12 ...
If you’re infatuated with the Victorian Age, chances are that one of your favorite aspects of the era is the beautiful clothes. But how can you transform your boring wardrobe into one imbued with the drama and romance of an Emily Dickinson poem? Without looking like a ten-year old girl around Halloween time, you can ...