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The Arts Literature  The literature of the Victorian Age was very distinct. Common developments were the emergence of Pre-Raphaelitism, Spasmodic poetry, nonsense verse, the detective story, the ghost story, the sensation novel, the boys' adventure story, and New Woman writing. Many authors wrote under pen names and wrote about familiar topics.

**Charles Dickens** He wrote novels, plays, short stories, fiction, and nonfiction about what he saw and his experiences. His styles included creating vivid, unforgettable characters and wanting his audience to enjoy his work. Dickens established himself as the immortal author of Victorian England. Some of his works include __A Christmas Carol__, __A Tale of Two Cities__, __David Copperfield__, __Great Expectations__, __Oliver Twist__.

She was inspired by events close to her heart with unconventional characters and imaginary worlds. Through her work, Bronte dealt with the tragedy and solitude of her childhood. A famous book that she wrote is __Jane Eyre.__
 * Charlotte Bronte**

The style that Emily Bronte has conveys energy, emotion, and even violence. Her books include natural and mystical elements to draw readers into the world she has created. This style was not well received during her lifetime. __Wuthering Heights__ is one of the great books she wrote.
 * Emily Bronte**

George Eliot, also known as Mary Anne Evans, wrote books that had the readers falling in love with Eliot and her work. The readers were not so interested in what her characters did but how they thought and felt. When the reading public discovered that Eliot was a woman, they didn’t know whether to condemn her for being an arrogant woman who thought she could write or praise her for writing so well. Some of her works include __Adam Bede__, T__he Mill on the Floss__, and __Middlemarch__.
 * George Eliot**

Lewis Carroll, otherwise known as Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, wrote many children’s novels. He was always more comfortable with children than adults. A couple of his books include __Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland__ and __Through the Looking-Glass.__
 * Lewis Carroll**

**Os****car Wilde** Wilde was an author of unparalleled wit. His writing made upper-class Victorian life hilariously ridiculous. Some of his books include __The Importance of Being Earnest__, __An Ideal Husband__, and __The Picture of Dorian Gray__.

Music Music of the Victorian Era originated from the entertainment provided in saloons, a room where various forms of entertainment were performed for an admission fee. Usually, the singing was a type of folksong. In the middle of the 19th century, the first actual music halls were being built in London. The music halls were creating a demand for new songs and melodies; folksongs were no longer satisfying. This change in taste of music was a result of industrialization and urbanization. These new urban communities, full of people cut off from their cultural roots, wanted new forms of entertainment. Irish and European music began influencing music of the Victorian era, mostly the jig, polka, and waltz. By the time that 1870 had come by, these new popular songs had been cut from their cultural roots and were also being associated with certain singers.

 Architecture Architecture was very distinct during the Victorian Era.  The most popular style of architecture prior to this era was the Greek Revival. It was mainly used for public buildings where simplicity and dignity were considered the most important attributes. When Victoria became Queen the architecture changed. Houses were being built quickly and ornate details were added later. Many of the early homes did not have kitchens or bathrooms. Most of the houses were built of stone and were enhanced with decorative stone tracery. This style soon translated into wood and it was called Carpenter Gothic. This style is characterized by steep gables and pointed windows. The Victorians drew deeply from history, nature, geometry, theory, and personal inspiration to create their designs. The Victorians began to paint their homes in unique colors and the hues of the exterior were pastels in pink, blue, and lavender.

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