JOURNAL ARTICLE

Private Opinion, Public Speech: The Continued Importance of Talk in Victorian Politics.

  • Published In: Victorian Review, 2024, v. 50, n. 2. P. 195 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hoegaerts, Josephine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the importance of talk in Victorian politics and the role it played in the exchange and formation of private opinions. It highlights the significance of public debates and discussions in shaping political discourse during that time. The article also explores the contents of William Gladstone's library, which reflect the ambiguous status of talk in Victorian politics. It mentions the proliferation of debating clubs and the publication of handbooks on good speech and elocution, which aimed to guide individuals in participating in oral debates and speaking persuasively. The regulated nature of these arenas ensured equal freedom of expression for members while excluding non-members. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Victorian Review. 2024/09, Vol. 50, Issue 2, p195
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0848-1512
  • DOI:10.1353/vcr.2024.a936082
  • Accession Number:180011444
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