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The Brownings: Part 1

In 2015, M&G produced a series titled Love to Learn Cafe which allowed educators to share a favorite subject. English professor, Dr. Rhonda Galloway chose the Brownings–two Victorian poets whose love story is almost as famous as their poetry.  In Part 1, she explores Elizabeth’s background.

 

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The Brownings: Part 2

In Part 2 (of 2 segments), Dr. Rhonda Galloway continues by introducing Robert Browning and highlighting how his courtship with Elizabeth began–a courtship that grew into a celebrated love story and a happy marriage.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Theatre of the Mind

In our next few segments we’ll explore how Dickens’ imaginative creations helped alter the Victorian landscape, beginning with Oliver Twist and Britain’s poor laws.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Inspiring Characters

In this segment Erin Jones highlights some of Charles Dickens’ most inspiring characters.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: Charles Dickens Social Realism Novels

Dickens fictional works were key in uncovering some of the Victorian Era’s most egregious social problems, especially those related to children. In this segment we look at three of his most disturbing villains.

 

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The Continuing Victorian Narrative: A Christmas Carol

We conclude our exploration of The Continuing Victorian Narrative with one of Dickens’ most beloved tales, A Christmas Carol.

 

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