Books matching: domestic life in victorian england
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Save:Richly detailed, clever, and highly readable; if you want the nitty-gritty (sometimes literally!) of everyday Victorian life, grab this - just know it leans firmly against nostalgia.
'Inside the Victorian Home: A Portrait of Domestic Life in Victorian England' by Judith Flanders is an exhaustively researched account of upper middle-class life in Victorian England. Flanders delves into social conventions, such as social calling, decorating, food preparation, appropriate dress, expectations of domestic help, and mourning practices. She also explores the portrayal of women in periodicals, novels, and plays of the time, acknowledging the idealized expectations presented in these sources.
Flanders presents a detailed look at domestic life in Victorian England, drawing from a variety of sources to provide a comprehensive view of the era. offers insights into the daily lives of both the upper-class residents and the servants, shedding light on the realities behind the romanticized views often associated with this period.
2003•540 pages
