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The Nineteenth Century Novel: Evolution, Themes, and Influence
March 21, 2025

The Nineteenth Century Novel: Evolution, Themes, and Influence


  {The  nineteenth century novel  marked a transformative period in literature, characterized by  realism ,  social criticism , and the influence of the  Industrial Revolution . This post explores its evolution, themes, and lasting impact.} Nineteenth century produced a number of great literary figures. In order to have a look on the writers and their masterpieces, we shall divide 19th century into different phases. The phases are as under;   Novel of Romantic Period The Pre-Victorian Period The Early-Victorian Period The Later-Victorian Period The Closing Period of 19th Century   1- NOVEL OF ROMANTIC PERIOD Romantic age is the age of Wordsworth, Shelley and Keats etc. But the central novelists of this age are Jane Austen and Scott. They widened the scope and technique of the novel.   LITERARY FEATURES OF THE AGE These types of novel emerged in this age and those were realistic, romantic and novel of manners. In the ...
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