02502cam a22003253u 4500 36072 UtSlPG 20260610133825.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22016890 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA PR Inge, William Ralph, 1860-1954 The Victorian Age: The Rede Lecture for 1922 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-09 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "The Victorian Age: The Rede Lecture for 1922" by William Ralph Inge is a historical account, reflecting on the social, political, and cultural changes during the Victorian Era, written in the early 20th century. Inge presents a comprehensive examination of a period marked by rapid transformation due to the Industrial Revolution, the effects of the French Revolution, and the complex dynamics of social classes. The book aims to analyze the implications of these changes on English society, institutions, and the intellectual currents of the time. In this lecture, Inge delves into various themes such as the inequalities between the rich and the poor, the rise of new social orders, and the influence of important literary figures like Tennyson and Carlyle. He presents a nuanced view of the Victorian Age, highlighting both its achievements and its contradictions. Inge discusses the optimism that characterized the period alongside the emerging criticism of industrialism, social injustices, and political structures. The work encourages readers to reflect on the dualities of progress marked by both comfort and discontent, ultimately portraying the Victorian Age as a pivotal period that laid the groundwork for modern society while also sowing the seeds of future conflicts and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36072 76915 76915