The Romantic Period (1785-1830) was a very turbulent period, during which England experienced the ordeal of change from a primarily agricultural society to a modern industrial nation. French Revolution and storming of the Bastille had a great influence on English society and literature. It influenced almost every sphere of life.

The Victorian Age (1830-1901) was a period of great progress and prosperity for the nation. This was a period in which industry, technology, and science were celebrated with renewed vigor. Because of the rapid extension of colonialism England became a very powerful empire and preeminent center of world power.

The comparison of these two periods is not easy, but I will try to discuss and compare a couple of, in my opinion, most important aspects like: political background, daily life and work conditions, inventions, women rights, and literature of these periods.

The beginning of the Romantic Period was...