Victorian era correspondence

Victorian era correspondence refers to the formal and elaborate letters exchanged during the 19th century, reflecting social manners, respectful language, and detailed expression. Writers often used elegant handwriting, seals, and poetic phrasing to convey news, affection, or business matters. Letters served as essential communication tools before phones and emails, revealing societal values, relationships, and customs of the time. The style emphasized etiquette, decorum, and personal connection, making correspondence both a practical and artistic form of expression in Victorian society.