Reflection of Victorian Age in Browning’s Poetry

TITLE	Reflection of Victorian Age in Browning’s Poetry
ABSTRACT	The Victorian Age lasted from 1837 to 1901, Queen Victoria lived from 1837 to 1901. This era continued the romantic ideals of promoting love and nature. However, scientific advances social upheavals seen around the world had a profound effect on literature. There was greater use of political and social themes as well as many attempts to educate the populous. Scientific discoveries that seemed to refute certain religious beliefs inspired many writers to conquer the topics of faith and truth in their works. This era saw significant advances in nonfiction works and the invention of the modern novel. The poetry of this period was a direct reflection of the popular attitudes of the time. Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote poetry that dealt with all of the hot topics of the era. His poems were both lyrical and mechanical in their structure. Conversely, Robert Browning was noted for his harsh style and cerebral subject matter.
AUTHOR	Komal Bachelor of Education, 1st Year, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
VOLUME	12
ISSUE	3
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