The Greatest "Victorian Era" Books of All Time

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Victorian Era

The "Victorian Era" category for books encompasses literature written during or set in the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 1837 to 1901. This era is characterized by its distinctive social values, class structure, and moral outlook, which are often critically examined in its literature. Victorian books frequently explore themes such as the conflict between progress and tradition, the effects of industrialization, and the strict social codes governing gender and sexuality. Authors like Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë, Thomas Hardy, and Oscar Wilde are prominent figures whose works reflect the complexities of Victorian society. The category includes a range of genres, from the social realism of the novel to the emergence of detective fiction and the gothic revival, offering readers a rich tapestry of the cultural and historical context of 19th-century Britain.

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  1. 1. To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis

    In this comedic science fiction novel, a time-traveling historian is sent back to Victorian England to recover a missing artifact and correct a temporal anomaly that threatens to alter history. Amidst the chaos of trying to adhere to the peculiarities of the era, he must also deal with an eccentric cast of characters, including a lovable but troublesome bulldog. As he navigates the complexities of time travel and the nuances of historical events, the protagonist finds himself entangled in a series of humorous misadventures that challenge the very rules of time and space, all while trying to ensure the past remains intact.

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