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I need an online dictionary of sorts for 19th century english language, because I am writing a story and I would like ot write in the perspective of a victorian woman.

2007-12-05 16:50:33 · 2 answers · asked by Seth 2 in Society & Culture Languages

I meant to say Victorian English, sorry. I'm watching a movie, and Its rather distracting.... blah!!! by the way: I HAVE read dickens. I love charles dickens. Its so poetic, and amazing... So is Jane Austen.

2007-12-05 17:15:09 · update #1

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Not sure if this will help, but check out that site. Indiana University might be a good resource for you.

Good luck!

2007-12-05 16:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 0 0

First of all, Victorian English was even less standard than it is now, with more difference between how different classes spoke, and additional differences depending on who they spoke to. Read Dickens, you'll see.

2007-12-06 00:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by baystreet690 4 · 1 1

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