Mary Elizabeth Braddon's "Lady Audley's Secret" and "Aurora Floyd" in the Context of Victorian Femininity

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Focusing on the genre of sensation novels in the 19th century, this seminar paper examines Mary Elizabeth Braddon's "Lady Audley's Secret," published in 1862. It highlights how sensation novels aimed to provoke strong emotional reactions from a broad audience by exploring mysteries within domestic settings. The genre challenged societal norms regarding class and gender roles, often disregarding moral or didactic intentions, reflecting the shifting cultural landscape of the time.