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Victorian Animals in Literature and Culture
- By: Deborah Morse, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Deborah Morse
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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While the popular image of the Victorian world is one of stiff formality and old-fashioned values, it was an incredibly transformative time for many people who sought better protections, fairer wages, and greater freedom. And this included an increasingly popular and successful fight for animal welfare. Prior to the 19th century, the mistreatment of animals was rarely questioned, and sports like bullbaiting and dogfighting were common. So, what brought the plight of exploited and suffering animals to the attention of activists, politicians, and the public at large?
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Informative
- By Gilbert M. Stack on 09-27-24
Beautiful Voice & Fascinating Subject
Reviewed: 12-14-24
I always think of Victorian's as this straight-laced, moralistic crowd. Morse brings such a richer perspective to their lives through these lectures. Her voice is lovely. The topic is fascinating!
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The Brontës: Romantic Passion and Social Justice
- By: Deborah Morse, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Deborah Morse
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë created some of the greatest works of 19th-century English literature. How did these three young women, born into a humble parsonage on the isolated moors of Northern England, write such striking work? What influenced them? How did they get their stories out into the world? Why do their novels continue to grip readers to this day? These and other questions are what you will explore in The Brontës: Romantic Passion and Social Justice.
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Outstanding…
- By Jo C. on 08-29-21
WONDERFUL lecture series!
Reviewed: 08-22-21
I have studied the Brontes before, but so much of this was wonderful, new thinking!
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