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... Victorian middle - class attempt to fuse romanticism and conventional marriage failed . One contributing factor was the tremendous industrial expansion during the latter part of the Victorian era . For many middle - class men who ...
... Victorian middle - class attempt to fuse romanticism and conventional marriage failed . One contributing factor was the tremendous industrial expansion during the latter part of the Victorian era . For many middle - class men who ...
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... VICTORIAN SEXUALITY The Victorians perceived man as a rather weak and base physical animal . Nevertheless , through thrift , self - control , and perseverance , he could rise to the pinnacle of success ; that is , he might become a ...
... VICTORIAN SEXUALITY The Victorians perceived man as a rather weak and base physical animal . Nevertheless , through thrift , self - control , and perseverance , he could rise to the pinnacle of success ; that is , he might become a ...
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... Victorian superman in whom passion , revenge , and every fiery emotion have been throttled by iron resolve . Victorian writers had many misconceptions about sexuality . For example , here is Acton's description of a youth who practices ...
... Victorian superman in whom passion , revenge , and every fiery emotion have been throttled by iron resolve . Victorian writers had many misconceptions about sexuality . For example , here is Acton's description of a youth who practices ...
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