Jane Eyre | Overview

Background
The Victorian Age refers to the period in England when Queen Victoria reigned, (1837–1901). During this time, the Industrial Revolution created profound economical changes in society. The introduction of machinery changed England from primarily an agricultural country to an industrial one, and created a great social upheaval. Production lead to the rise of factories in the cities, and the need for factory workers. Farm workers migrated from rural to urban communities in large numbers,...

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