Victorian Caricature

Name: Victorian Caricature
Author: Alice Meynell

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By Alice Meynell · First published 1896 · Genre: History, Art & Art History, Non-fiction · 1,256 words

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There has been no denunciation, and perhaps even no recognition, of a certain social immorality in the caricature of the mid-century and earlier. Literary and pictorial alike, it had for its aim the vulgarizing of the married woman. No one now would read Douglas Jerrold for pleasure, but it is worth while to turn up that humourist's serial,

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: History, Art & Art History, Non-fiction, Cultural History
Length: 1,256 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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History — The setting of this book is during the Victorian era, which makes it a part of history genre.
Art & Art History — Considering the titular term 'caricature', the book likely touches on aspects of art and its history during the Victorian age.
Non-fiction — Given the lack of plot, it seems the book delves into a factual exploration of Victorian caricatures, affirming it belongs to non-fiction genre.
Cultural History — With its historical setting and examination of caricatures, a form of popular culture, the book seems to delve into Victorian cultural history.