
#13 Victorians
Oh What A Time...
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Victorian Paradoxes: Society, Power, and Virtue
This chapter examines the contradictions of Victorian society, particularly its obsession with sexuality contrasted against strict moral codes. It explores the power dynamics within the British aristocracy, noting the transition of influence from the elite to the rising middle class, while also highlighting the interplay between politics and literature. The discussion encapsulates the profound economic changes during the Industrial Revolution and the prestigious education that shaped the worldviews of the aristocracy.
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