Can you list some of the best Victorian novels?

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a well - known one. It's a story about love and marriage in the Victorian era, with strong - willed Elizabeth Bennet and the proud Mr. Darcy.

Sure. 'Vanity Fair' by William Makepeace Thackeray is one. It's a satirical look at the society of the time. Also, 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins, which is known for its mystery and complex plot. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll, which, while having a more fantastical bent, still reflects certain Victorian sensibilities.

Another one is 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of an orphan boy's struggle in a cruel society. There are vivid descriptions of the poor living conditions in Victorian England.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a great one. It's a story full of love, class differences, and social satire.

Sure. 'Jane Eyre' is one. It's a story of a strong - willed governess and her love for Mr. Rochester. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice', with Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy's famous love - hate relationship. And 'Wuthering Heights' which has a passionate and somewhat dark love story between Heathcliff and Catherine.

Another great one from the list is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. This novel explores the duality of human nature, with the good - natured Dr. Jekyll transforming into the evil Mr. Hyde. It was very much in tune with the Victorian era's preoccupation with morality and the hidden sides of people.

Another great Victorian era novel is 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. It follows the life of Pip, an orphan boy, and his journey through different social classes and his pursuit of 'great expectations' which are often illusory. There are complex characters and a vivid portrayal of Victorian society.

Sure. 'The Crimson Petal and the White' is a great one. It vividly recreates the Victorian era with its complex characters and detailed descriptions of society at that time.

Victorian literature was generally quite conservative and did not openly produce what we would consider 'erotic novels' in the modern sense. However, works like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde had some elements that were considered scandalous at the time. But it's important to note that this was not a pure 'erotic novel'.

Important themes of Victorian novels are the concept of the self. Characters were constantly exploring their own identities in the context of a changing society. Also, the theme of imperialism. The Victorian era was a time of great imperial expansion, and novels sometimes glorified or questioned the idea of the British Empire. And then there is the theme of education. It was seen as a way to improve one's social standing, and novels showed how access to education varied among different classes.