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TITLE	A Study of the theme of the Victorian Era with particular Reference to Robert Browning, Alfred Lord Tennyson & Mathew Arnold’s poetry
ABSTRACT	The Victorian era (1837–1901), marked by Queen Victoria’s reign, was a period of immense social, political, and intellectual change. It was a time of industrial progress, expansion of the British Empire, and significant developments in science and technology. This era, however, was also fraught with challenges, such as the struggle for social reform, the rise of urban poverty, and debates surrounding religion and morality. These societal tensions were reflected in the literature of the time, with poets like Robert Browning, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Matthew Arnold engaging with the era’s complexities in distinct ways. His works often explored the darker sides of human nature, particularly themes of power, corruption, and morality. The present paper is an honest attempt to attract the attention of the readers towards features and the theme of the Victorian Era with particular reference to the contributions of Robert Browning, Alfred Lord Tennyson & Mathew Arnold who are the greatest poets of their time. The research further writes that together, Browning, Tennyson, and Arnold illustrate the diverse responses to the challenges of the Victorian era. He expressed a deep sense of loss and disillusionment, particularly regarding the decline of religious faith and cultural values.
AUTHOR	Komal Bachelor of Education, 1st Year, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
VOLUME	12
ISSUE	3
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