Elizabeth Singer Rowe and the Development of the English Novel (original) (raw)

This paper explores the contributions of Elizabeth Singer Rowe to the development of the English novel, particularly through her innovative use of fictional letters. The analysis highlights how Rowe's volumes of letters not only reflect her unique narrative style but also significantly influenced the character and plot structures of subsequent eighteenth-century fiction. The study showcases the thematic complexities in Rowe's works, including moral introspection and the portrayal of human passions.