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📚0:15The 19th-century Industrial Revolution brought about significant societal changes with rapid urbanization, economic disparities, and the emergence of a new middle class. Authors like Charles Dickens depicted these realities in literature, reflecting the era's social issues.
🌍0:41The British Empire's expansion faced challenges and conflicts, including the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny. Economic, political, and social factors eroded its supremacy, leading to the post-colonial era and the rise of nationalism in other lands.
🎭1:06The Victorian era saw a resurgence of national consciousness and a focus on addressing social issues through literature. Drama, alongside novels, experienced a revival, with authors like Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde revolutionizing the theatrical world.
🖋️1:16Oscar Wilde, a literary genius, faced personal struggles amidst his acclaimed works like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' exploring themes of vanity and moral corruption with wit and satire.
🎭1:46George Bernard Shaw, a prominent playwright, overcame criticism to become a revered figure in literature. Works like 'Pygmalion' and 'Saint Joan' showcase his wit and exploration of social conventions, earning him a Nobel Prize in 1925.
☘️2:18Despite their contrasting lifestyles, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw shared a profound connection as Irish artists in London. Their works exposed Victorian hypocrisy and influenced Irish drama, leaving an indelible mark on their homeland's literary landscape.