Autonomous Voices: An Exploration of Polyphony in the Novels of Samual Richardson

by Alex Townsend

In this study, Townsend applies Bakhtin's definition of polyphony to the works of eighteenth century novelist Samuel Richardson. The focus is on how Richardson acknowledges the autonomy of his main characters by giving them their own unique voices. Coverage includes the novels Clarissa, Pamela, and Sir Charles Grandison . The text is based upon t

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First published January 1, 2003