02559cam a22003253u 4500 18639 UtSlPG 20260610133433.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 The Victorian Age in Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 61 Release date is 2006-06-20 Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Victorian Age in Literature" by G. K. Chesterton is a critical study of Victorian literature written in the early 20th century. The book explores the interplay of various literary movements during the Victorian era, analyzing how this literature reflects the complexities of moral and social issues of its time. Chesterton's work delves into notable authors and literary figures, examining their contributions and the philosophies that influenced their writing. This reflective analysis aims to portray the essence and significance of Victorian literature as a whole. The opening of the book introduces Chesterton's intent to approach Victorian literature not just through a traditional chronological examination but through thematic exploration, emphasizing the moral threads connecting various writers and their works. He contemplates societal influences and the turbulent political landscape that shaped literary expression, suggesting that literature emerged as a platform for rebellion against the prevailing utilitarian ethos of the period. Chesterton begins with a reflection on the legacy of earlier writers while positioning the Victorian era as one marked by a unique tension between individual expression and societal norms, setting the stage for a more detailed discussion of prominent figures like Dickens and Carlyle in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 61 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18639 60025 60025