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The Victorian era generally corresponds to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), placing it squarely in the 19th century.
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Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe, often inspired by real world myth and folklore. It is essentially an 'imaginary story' involving magic or supernatural elements.
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The Georgian Age (1910–1936) is the latest among the options. Restoration was late 17th century, Augustan early 18th, and Victorian was 19th century.
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The Poet Laureate is an honorary position appointed by the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is essentially the court poet expected to compose poems for special royal occasions.
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William Blake was a visionary Romantic who is famous for both his poetry (like "Songs of Innocence") and his visual art. He often illustrated his own poems with elaborate engravings.
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This legal maxim is most often attributed to William E. Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, though the concept has roots in the Magna Carta. It means that if legal redress is too slow, it is effectively no redress at all.
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This famous line is spoken by Caesar in Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" (Act 2, Scene 2). He continues, "The valiant never taste of death but once."
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This dictum is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. It was recorded by his student Plato in his work "The Apology," spoken by Socrates at his trial.
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This is the famous opening sentence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's treatise "The Social Contract" (1762), discussing political philosophy and human freedom.
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This quote is from the essay "Of Studies" by Sir Francis Bacon. It summarizes the benefits of different types of intellectual activities.