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Literature of the Victorian Period had unique characteristics that gave them unceasing popularity. Major characteristics of the literature of this period were: the idealized portrayal of hardship with hard-workers rewarded and wrongdoers punished, realistic characters who often showed the hardship of the working class, and memorable characters with strong characteristics. Few of the prominent authors include Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, the Brönte sisters, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, and George Eliot. Of these authors, the single most reputable would be Charles Dickens.

Charles Dickens was well known for writing The Great Expectations, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Adventures of Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and etc. The genre of his books are a mixture of fantasy and realism, and an hint of 18th century gothic romance. Much of his writing were published in magazines in serialized form. His key to success was his characters that instigated a strong emotional attachment with the readers; in numerous cases, his characters were heavily influenced by prevailing poverty. His descriptions of London are also famous because Dickens describes London like another character. Another part of Dickens' success was his style. His eloquent usage of cliffhangers left the readers eager for the next chapter (or series). His books were characterized by fierce criticisms of poverty and a strong, satirical touch. Many of Dickens' devoted readers are held fascinated by his usage of prose. Altogether, the attachment to characters and his style enabled him to gain prominence in his own time, and later, the prominent figure of literature.


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