Well, the Bronte sisters are apparently from the Victorian Era, so I guess you could research more on them! I haven't read any of Charlotte Bronte but I'm studying Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte now and the male protagonist is very interestingly written, as are the other male characters! Then The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte is also really interesting because it was considered taboo at the time due to her writing about an abusive husband.
George Eliot (which is a pen name) is also from the Victorian Era although I'm not sure about any of the male characters she's written about since I haven't read anything from her.
Hope this helps!