Victorian America: Classical Romanticism to Gilded Opulence
Victorian America explores the transformation suggested by its subtitle, tracing a path from Classical Romanticism to Gilded Opulence. Wendell Garrett’s book presents a concise way to consider the artistic, cultural, and historical contrasts associated with this distinctive era in American life.
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Victorian America examines a period associated with changing artistic ideals, social values, and public expression in the United States.
Its scope follows the movement suggested by the subtitle, from Classical Romanticism toward the opulence of the Gilded Age.
The book offers a focused look at the contrast between romantic ideals and an increasingly elaborate culture of display.
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