Richardson, Fielding, and Sterne can be considered responsible for the novel as we recognize it today. On today's episode, we'll uncover answers to the following questions:
- How does Samuel Richardson's Pamela try to bridge the gap between human reason and sentiment?
- In what way does Henry Fielding's use of satire help portray the inherent goodness in people?
- How does Laurence Sterne convey the richness of life through the absurdities that he portrays in Tristram Shandy?
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