The Victorian Period
The Victorian era indicates a certain ideology, a way of thinking and living, spiritual atmosphere, the complex moral and ethical principles and successful progressive development of society. The term "The Victorian Period" received the broadest interpretation. It was reduced to only the positive sides of Victorian culture, stable aesthetic and ethical standards, which are not present in today's society. The Victorian Period is associated with the long reign of Queen Victoria (1837- 1901), but it is very significant for the subsequent development of English history, culture, and literature. During this period England acquired the status of a great colonial ...