Which text exemplifies the anti- Victorianism prevalent in the early twentieth century ?
Correct answer: D. both A and C
- A. Eminent Victorians
- B. Jungle Books
- C. The Way of All Flesh
- D. both A and C
Explanation
Strachey’s Eminent Victorians and Butler’s The Way of All Flesh challenge Victorian institutions, morality, and confidence in progress. The Jungle Books do not primarily function as anti-Victorian critiques, so both A and C is the intended choice.
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