Articles related to "Victorian England"
An Introduction to Steampunk
Steampunk is a sub-genre of historical science fiction and fantasy in which the inventions of the future are created using the technologies of the Victorian era.
steampunk • clockpunk • steam • neo-victorian • england
Steampunk is a sub-genre of historical science fiction and fantasy in which the inventions of the future are created using the technologies of the Victorian era.
steampunk • clockpunk • steam • neo-victorian • england
Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist
"Oliver Twist" changed society and help fuel a reform of children's working conditions.
oliver twist • charles dickens • poor law • literature • victorian
"Oliver Twist" changed society and help fuel a reform of children's working conditions.
oliver twist • charles dickens • poor law • literature • victorian
Crime and Punishment in Victorian England
The early law system in England relied heavily on the death penalty as a deterrent, yet by the early 19th century that deterrent had been abandoned in favour of prisons.
crime and punishment • the death penalty • crime in england • punishment in england • british law
The early law system in England relied heavily on the death penalty as a deterrent, yet by the early 19th century that deterrent had been abandoned in favour of prisons.
crime and punishment • the death penalty • crime in england • punishment in england • british law
Domestic Servants in Victorian England
The Victorian domestic servant had a gruelling and exhausing life comprising of long hours filled with demanding physical labour and very little time off.
domestic servants in victorian england • victorian scullery maid • victorian house maid • victorian lady's maid • conditions of servants in victorian times
The Victorian domestic servant had a gruelling and exhausing life comprising of long hours filled with demanding physical labour and very little time off.
domestic servants in victorian england • victorian scullery maid • victorian house maid • victorian lady's maid • conditions of servants in victorian times
Gender and Class in Victorian England, Part I
Part I of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
women • victorian england • sex roles • gender • class
Part I of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
women • victorian england • sex roles • gender • class
Gender and Class in Victorian England, Part II
Part II of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
gender • class • relations • victorian england • women
Part II of an extended book essay discussing the work that historians Anna Clark, Jane Lewis, Joan Perkin, and Judith Walkowitz have done on the twin issues of gender and class relations in Victorian England.
gender • class • relations • victorian england • women
Shifting Images of the Criminal in Victorian England (bk review)
This is a book review of Martin Wiener's book on the shifting image of the criminal from early Victorian England to late Victorian England.
This is a book review of Martin Wiener's book on the shifting image of the criminal from early Victorian England to late Victorian England.
The Worst Jobs in History
Tony Robinson explores some dangerous occupations throughout British history, from Roman gold mining to a Victorian tannery.
the worst jobs in history • tony robinson • victorian england • powder monkeys • tanners
Tony Robinson explores some dangerous occupations throughout British history, from Roman gold mining to a Victorian tannery.
the worst jobs in history • tony robinson • victorian england • powder monkeys • tanners
Vanity Fair
An exploration into the vanities of Thackeray's characters. This article provides a look at humorous historical qualities of the novel as well as British life.
becky sharp • thackeray • british • france • satire
An exploration into the vanities of Thackeray's characters. This article provides a look at humorous historical qualities of the novel as well as British life.
becky sharp • thackeray • british • france • satire
Britain's First Paediatric Hospital
In 1852, Dr Charles West with the support of influential friends opened the Hospital for Sick Children at number 49, Great Ormond Street, London.
great ormond street children's hospital • 19th century medicine • founding of paediatric hospitals • origin of paediatric hospitals • children in victorian england
In 1852, Dr Charles West with the support of influential friends opened the Hospital for Sick Children at number 49, Great Ormond Street, London.
great ormond street children's hospital • 19th century medicine • founding of paediatric hospitals • origin of paediatric hospitals • children in victorian england
Love, Sex and Tragedy
This book addresses what makes each of us, and western societies collectively, what they are. Many modern cultural foundations are based on Greek and Roman philosophy.
love sex and tragedy • simon goldhill • ancient greece • ancient rome • victorian england
This book addresses what makes each of us, and western societies collectively, what they are. Many modern cultural foundations are based on Greek and Roman philosophy.
love sex and tragedy • simon goldhill • ancient greece • ancient rome • victorian england
Ruskin and the Archetypes
This article briefly explores Ruskin's use of archetypal imagery in 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • jung • psychology • art • history
This article briefly explores Ruskin's use of archetypal imagery in 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • jung • psychology • art • history
St John Rivers the Christian Missionary
In her classic novel, 'Jane Eyre', Charlotte Bronte reveals the admiration which contemporary society had for Christian Missionaries.
jane eyre • missionaries in 19th century england • religion in 19th century england • st john rivers in jane eyre • religious zeal in victorian england
In her classic novel, 'Jane Eyre', Charlotte Bronte reveals the admiration which contemporary society had for Christian Missionaries.
jane eyre • missionaries in 19th century england • religion in 19th century england • st john rivers in jane eyre • religious zeal in victorian england
Teaching Tennyson Part II
Ideas for using Tennyson's shorter works to teach "allusion," including a rundown of all the allusions found in "The Palace of Art."
tennyson • british literature • literature • english • alfred lord tennyson
Ideas for using Tennyson's shorter works to teach "allusion," including a rundown of all the allusions found in "The Palace of Art."
tennyson • british literature • literature • english • alfred lord tennyson
Author Anne Perry -- Convicted Murderess
Very few murder mystery writers can boast being a convicted murderer. Anne Perry is one such author. She is best known for her Victorian murder mystery novels.
anne perry • charlotte pitt • thomas pitt • william monk • heavenly creatures
Very few murder mystery writers can boast being a convicted murderer. Anne Perry is one such author. She is best known for her Victorian murder mystery novels.
anne perry • charlotte pitt • thomas pitt • william monk • heavenly creatures
Druids in the Heart of Yorkshire
The Druid's Temple, named by its builder in the 1800s, is a vast imitation of Stone Henge, complete with phallus, cave, and a circle of standing stones.
william danby • druids temple • stone circle • victorian england • fake stone circle
The Druid's Temple, named by its builder in the 1800s, is a vast imitation of Stone Henge, complete with phallus, cave, and a circle of standing stones.
william danby • druids temple • stone circle • victorian england • fake stone circle
Finding Florence Nightingale
Since one of my articles on famous battlefields was recently in the spotlight, and battles, bombing and bloodshed (the three b’s of war) seem to be attracting headlines these days, I thought I would write about war.
florence nightingale • crimean war • lady with the lamp • crimea • turkey
Since one of my articles on famous battlefields was recently in the spotlight, and battles, bombing and bloodshed (the three b’s of war) seem to be attracting headlines these days, I thought I would write about war.
florence nightingale • crimean war • lady with the lamp • crimea • turkey
Gender Relations in Bram Stoker's Dracula
In Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, one of the major motifs approached was gender, its imposed boundaries, and how it should be handled.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • gender relations in dracula • vampires and sexuality • jonathan harker and the three vampires • dracula and love
In Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, one of the major motifs approached was gender, its imposed boundaries, and how it should be handled.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • gender relations in dracula • vampires and sexuality • jonathan harker and the three vampires • dracula and love
Liverpool Train Station Walk
The world's first train stations are surrounded by, or are themselves, works of art. Walk a city centre station loop for public art, grand architecture, and history.
liverpool uk • liverpool england • visit liverpool • hotels in liverpool • liverpool university
The world's first train stations are surrounded by, or are themselves, works of art. Walk a city centre station loop for public art, grand architecture, and history.
liverpool uk • liverpool england • visit liverpool • hotels in liverpool • liverpool university
Mina Harker in Bram Stoker's Dracula
In Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mina Harker represents the typical submissive female desired by Victorian era men.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • the submissive woman in dracula • mina harker's attraction to dracula • the angel of the house in the victorian era • desirable women in 19th century britain
In Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mina Harker represents the typical submissive female desired by Victorian era men.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • the submissive woman in dracula • mina harker's attraction to dracula • the angel of the house in the victorian era • desirable women in 19th century britain
Post-Jane Austen Novels
Jane Austen's Regency era heroines were genteel, but these gritty Victorian era heroines rise from the middle and lowest classes. Good books, great reading!
jane austen • george eliot • michel faber • crimson petal • middlemarch
Jane Austen's Regency era heroines were genteel, but these gritty Victorian era heroines rise from the middle and lowest classes. Good books, great reading!
jane austen • george eliot • michel faber • crimson petal • middlemarch
The King of the Golden River-Ruskin's Narrative as Word Painting
The short article explores Ruskin's narrative process in the text, 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • king • victorian • victorian art • victorian literature
The short article explores Ruskin's narrative process in the text, 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • king • victorian • victorian art • victorian literature
William Morris
The first of a two part series, this article offers an introduction to William Morris's work.
william morris • victoriana • victorian • art • design
The first of a two part series, this article offers an introduction to William Morris's work.
william morris • victoriana • victorian • art • design
How to Make a Victorian Paper Chain
The paper chain, a Victorian's children's decoration, is still a fun activity for children and adults alike.
how to make victorian paper chains • history of paper chains • directions for making victorian paper chains • victorian christmas decorations • victorian christmas decorating and children
The paper chain, a Victorian's children's decoration, is still a fun activity for children and adults alike.
how to make victorian paper chains • history of paper chains • directions for making victorian paper chains • victorian christmas decorations • victorian christmas decorating and children
Of Cats and Time Travelers
book of night with moon • diane duane • connie willis • to say nothing of the dog • or
book of night with moon • diane duane • connie willis • to say nothing of the dog • or
The Victorian Butler Versus the Modern Butler
The position of Butler is by no means an extinct profession in today's world. Demand by the rich can mean a potentially lucrative career option for the trained butler.
butlers - job description • household manager job description • butler duties • butler salaries • office manager job description
The position of Butler is by no means an extinct profession in today's world. Demand by the rich can mean a potentially lucrative career option for the trained butler.
butlers - job description • household manager job description • butler duties • butler salaries • office manager job description
La Vida Victorian
What do wassailing, a mongoose, tea parties, and the Salvation Army have in common? Your students will enjoy finding out through these tips for bringing the rich Victorian era into your classroom. Pick and choose from the many activities listed to enrich a British literature class or a history class's venture into Victorian England. <i> Article features links to specific sites for online texts, social customs, Queen Victoria, and other historical research. </i>
queen victoria • charles dickens • rudyard kipling • teaching • teaching tips
What do wassailing, a mongoose, tea parties, and the Salvation Army have in common? Your students will enjoy finding out through these tips for bringing the rich Victorian era into your classroom. Pick and choose from the many activities listed to enrich a British literature class or a history class's venture into Victorian England. <i> Article features links to specific sites for online texts, social customs, Queen Victoria, and other historical research. </i>
queen victoria • charles dickens • rudyard kipling • teaching • teaching tips
To Say Nothing of the Dog (Book Review)
The place is England. The year is 2057... or is it 1888? The problem: a cat. Join us for a look at Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo Award-winning time-travel novel that's a comedy of errors and a study in the absurd of the most delightful kind.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
The place is England. The year is 2057... or is it 1888? The problem: a cat. Join us for a look at Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo Award-winning time-travel novel that's a comedy of errors and a study in the absurd of the most delightful kind.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
The Lion's Shadow, A Book Review
A riveting Regency romance that will make you a Marthe Arends fan!
lynne remick • marthe arends • lion • shadow • book
A riveting Regency romance that will make you a Marthe Arends fan!
lynne remick • marthe arends • lion • shadow • book
A Hotel by the Tuileries Garden
Standing proud over the arches of rue de Rivoli, looking straight through gold-tipped railings to the Tuileries, the Hôtel Brighton is a true turn-of-the-century Paris.
hotel near tuileries gardens • hotel • tuileries gardens • tuileries paris • hôtel brighton
Standing proud over the arches of rue de Rivoli, looking straight through gold-tipped railings to the Tuileries, the Hôtel Brighton is a true turn-of-the-century Paris.
hotel near tuileries gardens • hotel • tuileries gardens • tuileries paris • hôtel brighton
Bard SummerScape 2007
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances
BK REVIEW & CHAT / Historical Romance Author Marthe Arends
Marthe Arends has penned a delightful new historical romance/suspense novel. Check out the review of this engaging book and find out how you can chat with Marthe and enter to win a signed copy of THE LION'S SHADOW.
lynne remick • marthe arends • the lion's shadow • avid press • 1800s
Marthe Arends has penned a delightful new historical romance/suspense novel. Check out the review of this engaging book and find out how you can chat with Marthe and enter to win a signed copy of THE LION'S SHADOW.
lynne remick • marthe arends • the lion's shadow • avid press • 1800s
Book Review: Werehunter by Mercedes Lackey
This article is a book review of Werehunter by Mercedes Lackey.
werehunter • mercedes lackey • book review • fantasy fiction
This article is a book review of Werehunter by Mercedes Lackey.
werehunter • mercedes lackey • book review • fantasy fiction
History of Wedding Flowers
Many flowers and herbs have been used for weddings throughout the centuries; although wedding flowers have a long history of use, originally herbs were more common.
history of wedding flowers • use of flowers and herbs in weddings • meaning of herbs in a bridal bouquet • kissing knot • use of wedding flowers in different countries
Many flowers and herbs have been used for weddings throughout the centuries; although wedding flowers have a long history of use, originally herbs were more common.
history of wedding flowers • use of flowers and herbs in weddings • meaning of herbs in a bridal bouquet • kissing knot • use of wedding flowers in different countries
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
A look at Broadway's stage version of A Christmas Carol.
a christmas carol • dickens • broadway • madison square garden theatre • musicals
A look at Broadway's stage version of A Christmas Carol.
a christmas carol • dickens • broadway • madison square garden theatre • musicals
Almack's Assembly Rooms
In the early 19th century, an upper class young debutante's future prospects for a good marriage hinged upon her reception at Almack's Assembly Rooms.
almack's assembly rooms • almack's • regency england • ton • bon ton
In the early 19th century, an upper class young debutante's future prospects for a good marriage hinged upon her reception at Almack's Assembly Rooms.
almack's assembly rooms • almack's • regency england • ton • bon ton
Alternative Flower Bouquets for Bridesmaids
Both bridesmaids and brides have traditionally carried similar flower bouquets; however, there are a number of alternative wedding flower ideas for bridesmaids.
alternative flower bouquets for bridesmaids • bridesmaid flower ideas for weddings • bridesmaid flower balls for weddings • flower wrist corsages for bridesmaids • bridesmaid flower baskets and purses
Both bridesmaids and brides have traditionally carried similar flower bouquets; however, there are a number of alternative wedding flower ideas for bridesmaids.
alternative flower bouquets for bridesmaids • bridesmaid flower ideas for weddings • bridesmaid flower balls for weddings • flower wrist corsages for bridesmaids • bridesmaid flower baskets and purses
Amanda Quick's Arcane Society Novels
Amanda Quick, aka Jayne Ann Krentz, follows the dangerous men and insightful women of the secretive Arcane Society of Late Victorian England and 21st century America.
amanda quick • jayne ann krentz • the perfect poison • historical romance • arcane society
Amanda Quick, aka Jayne Ann Krentz, follows the dangerous men and insightful women of the secretive Arcane Society of Late Victorian England and 21st century America.
amanda quick • jayne ann krentz • the perfect poison • historical romance • arcane society
Amanda Quick's The Third Circle
Romantic suspense and supernatural thrills propel Quick's fourth Arcane Society novel deeper into the realm of darkness surrounding The Society's paranormal secrets.
amanda quick • the third circle • historical romance • arcane society • romantic suspense
Romantic suspense and supernatural thrills propel Quick's fourth Arcane Society novel deeper into the realm of darkness surrounding The Society's paranormal secrets.
amanda quick • the third circle • historical romance • arcane society • romantic suspense
Book Review: Darwin Loves You by George Levine
Professor Levine's engaging and beautifully written book assures us that it is entirely possible to be a Darwinist and find life to be meaningful and enchanting.
darwin loves you • darwin loves you natural selection and the reencha • george levine books • george levine charles darwin • darwin loves you bumper sticker
Professor Levine's engaging and beautifully written book assures us that it is entirely possible to be a Darwinist and find life to be meaningful and enchanting.
darwin loves you • darwin loves you natural selection and the reencha • george levine books • george levine charles darwin • darwin loves you bumper sticker
Celebrity Wedding Flowers
Many famous celebrities have chosen wedding flowers over the years; however, royalty, TV stars and Hollywood movie stars have chosen some similar wedding bouquets.
celebrity wedding flowers • royal wedding bouquets • hollywood movie star wedding flowers • hollywood movie star bridal bouquets • american tv star wedding bouquets
Many famous celebrities have chosen wedding flowers over the years; however, royalty, TV stars and Hollywood movie stars have chosen some similar wedding bouquets.
celebrity wedding flowers • royal wedding bouquets • hollywood movie star wedding flowers • hollywood movie star bridal bouquets • american tv star wedding bouquets
Charles Dickens: Inspiration Through Poverty
Forced to work at the age of 12, the young Charles Dickens painfully absorbed the lessons of desperation which later inspired his beloved stories.
charles dickens and the inspiration of poverty • london debt and imprisonment • london 1800's • charles dickens and shoe blacking-shoe polish • charles dickens' family
Forced to work at the age of 12, the young Charles Dickens painfully absorbed the lessons of desperation which later inspired his beloved stories.
charles dickens and the inspiration of poverty • london debt and imprisonment • london 1800's • charles dickens and shoe blacking-shoe polish • charles dickens' family
Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-91)
Charles Parnell was one of Ireland's greatest politicians. He backed the common Irish during the Land War and later devoted his life to the cause of Home Rule for Ireland
charles stewart parnell • home rule in ireland • land league • land war • the kilmainham treaty
Charles Parnell was one of Ireland's greatest politicians. He backed the common Irish during the Land War and later devoted his life to the cause of Home Rule for Ireland
charles stewart parnell • home rule in ireland • land league • land war • the kilmainham treaty
Classic Fantasy Author William Morris
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.
Curls Curmudgeons and Other Hearts
Without a disparaging word, choose, carefully, your valentines--<I>if</I> you can find them...
valentine • poems • england • victorian • america
Without a disparaging word, choose, carefully, your valentines--<I>if</I> you can find them...
valentine • poems • england • victorian • america
DVD Review of Little Dorrit (2008)
Screenwriter Andrew Davies makes a timely connection in the BBC drama Little Dorrit as Charles Dickens' rags to riches novel premiered on Masterpiece Classic this spring.
little dorrit • dickens • andrew davies • miniseries • review
Screenwriter Andrew Davies makes a timely connection in the BBC drama Little Dorrit as Charles Dickens' rags to riches novel premiered on Masterpiece Classic this spring.
little dorrit • dickens • andrew davies • miniseries • review
Great Expectations – Analysis & Synopsis
Great Expectations is possibly Dickens' most famous novel. It has endured for nearly 150 years and is still considered one of the best novels ever written.
great expectations • charles dickens • charles dickens early life • synopsis of great expectations • analysis of great expectations
Great Expectations is possibly Dickens' most famous novel. It has endured for nearly 150 years and is still considered one of the best novels ever written.
great expectations • charles dickens • charles dickens early life • synopsis of great expectations • analysis of great expectations
Growing Edible Flowers
Interest in using flowers for taste, color and fragrance when cooking is gaining momentum.
edible flowers • eating flowers • about flowers • flower recipes • salad garnishes
Interest in using flowers for taste, color and fragrance when cooking is gaining momentum.
edible flowers • eating flowers • about flowers • flower recipes • salad garnishes
History of Brooks's
During the 18th and the 19th centuries, Brooks's gentlemen's club was a place for gaming, male bonding and political intrigue.
brooks's • brooks's gentlemen's club • brooks's of london • brooks club • brooks's beau brummel
During the 18th and the 19th centuries, Brooks's gentlemen's club was a place for gaming, male bonding and political intrigue.
brooks's • brooks's gentlemen's club • brooks's of london • brooks club • brooks's beau brummel
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