Who are the famous authors known for writing polyphonic novels?

One of the most famous is Leo Tolstoy. His 'War and Peace' is a prime example of a big life novel. Another is Charles Dickens. His works like 'David Copperfield' which follows the life of the protagonist from childhood to adulthood. Also, Gabriel García Márquez with 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' which spans generations in the Buendía family.

George Sand is one. Her works often feature strong - willed female characters in Bohemian - like settings. She was known for her exploration of love, freedom, and the female experience in a rather unconventional way for her time.

Dashiell Hammett is also well - known. His works, like 'The Maltese Falcon', have a certain rowdiness to them. The characters are often in the middle of rough and tumble situations, and there's a lot of action and intrigue that gives the stories a rowdy feel.

Thomas Hardy. His works often deal with tragic and untimely deaths. For example, in 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles', Tess's downfall and ultimate death are untimely and full of pathos.

Jane Austen also had elements of the town house novel in her works. Although not strictly about town houses all the time, her stories set in grand houses or estates had similar themes of community, relationships, and social standing. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', the various estates and houses where the characters interact play an important role in the story.

Anton Chekhov is a well - known author of short novels. His works are known for their deep insights into human nature. For example, 'The Lady with the Dog' is a classic short novel by him.

One of the well - known authors is Jorge Luis Borges. His short stories are full of complex ideas and often break the norms. For instance, in his stories, he plays with concepts like time and infinity in really unique ways. Another is Angela Carter. Her short stories are very unconventional as she reimagines fairy tales in a dark and feminist way, giving traditional stories a new and unexpected twist.

Doris Lessing. She has written novels that touch on complex relationships where the presence of another woman is a significant factor. Her works often explore the psychological aspects of such situations.

Stephenie Meyer is famous for writing love triangle - related stories. In the 'Twilight' series, Bella is in a love triangle between Edward and Jacob. The whole series is built around this complex relationship dynamic. Also, Emily Brontë in 'Wuthering Heights' has elements of a love triangle. Catherine Earnshaw, Heathcliff and Edgar Linton are involved in a complex and passionate relationship that can be considered a love triangle in a sense.

F. Scott Fitzgerald has written works that touch on such themes. His novels often deal with complex relationships and social hierarchies that could be related to the idea of a 'kept woman'.