VICTORIANISM AND THE SPREAD OF LITERACY AND CULTURE IN THE 19TH CENTURY

The spread of literacy which took place in the XIXth century in Britain, thanks to compulsory education and the new developments of the printing press marked a turning point in the history of literature. Here are two interesting links if you are interested in this fascinating period:

*The Victorian web, where you'll find great information about:

Cultural contexts
Literature
Science and Technology
The Visual Arts
Music, Popular Entertainment, and Theater

*the history of the press in the XIXth century, with lots of details about the printing industry in those times.