Victorian period and the 19th century (1832-1901) (8 h 56 min, 22 mars 1832 ans – 19 h 4 min, 8 janv. 1901 ans)

Description:

Victorian period and the 19th century (1832-1901)

Only in English speaking countries

Viktoriansk tid in Swedish

Queen Victoria became queen 1837 – La Belle Epoche in central Europe

Political reforms
The reform bill 1832 – democracy, people could start to vote, it was huge for Britain

Nonconformist churches was big in that time, they were non-religious.

British global imperial expansion which made the British empire the largest in history. Great unpredicted demographic changes. Trading, naval and industrial supremacy was opportunities for the British people.

Literature during the Victorian era:

Social, economic, and political upheaval.
Sentimental stories and stories on double standards, especially among higher classes.

Female writers:
Jane Austen and Bronte sisters

Charles Dickens
Oscar Wilde
Mark Twain
Emily Dickinson
Walt Withman

1. The way he is speaking was positive and hopefully. Because he is talking about singing and being strong. He is giving hope to the listener.
2. He describes different types of workers because he wants to show that even though people are in different situations they can feel some happiness. He gives them hope to work without feel depressed.
3. That America is a strong country with many good workers who are raising the country.