The polyphonic novel

The polyphonic novel is a literary style where multiple characters each have distinct voices, perspectives, and inner thoughts, creating a layered and multifaceted narrative. Instead of a single, unified narration, it presents the world through various viewpoints, allowing readers to experience contrasting or complementary experiences simultaneously. This technique enriches the story, highlighting different social, cultural, or psychological angles, and invites readers to interpret the relationships and conflicts from multiple standpoints. Prominent examples include works by authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Virginia Woolf, who utilize this approach to deepen character development and thematic complexity.