It is perhaps little wonder that the end of Victorianism almost exactly coincided with the invention of psychoanalysis.
The transition from the Victorian era marked a significant cultural shift, aligning closely with the emergence of psychoanalysis. This connection suggests that the rigid social norms and conventions of Victorianism were being challenged by new psychological insights and explorations of the human mind. As society began to question established beliefs, the invention of psychoanalysis played a crucial role in this evolution.
Bill Bryson's book, "At Home: A Short History of Private...