How can I speak as though I were from the Victorian era?

I think that it would be really cool to be able to speak as though I was from the Victorian era. How can I learn to do this?


Solution 1:

That time knew many playwrights and many of their plays are still performed, often using the original texts, phrases and sometimes even accents. Joining one of those theaters is your best chance in practicing Victorianish. Here's a nice starting point at WikiPedia.

Solution 2:

Read lots of Charles Dickens novels and copy the words and phrases used?