A Scottish novelist from the early 19th century known for historical novels like Ivanhoe and Rob Roy, whose work The Antiquary is used by Forster to exemplify storytelling competence.

A prominent 19th-century British novelist celebrated for his social narratives like Oliver Twist, famous for creating memorable yet often flat characters with emotional depth in his novels.

An early English novelist lauded for Robinson Crusoe, with Moll Flanders as a key text Forster highlights for its focus on an individual's experiences.

A revered English novelist of the late 18th century, famous for works like Pride and Prejudice, noted by Forster for creating characters who reveal depth in moments of passion or crisis.

An accomplished American author known for Moby Dick, highlighted by Forster for his varied style and the profound tone that characterizes his storytelling.

A 19th-century novelist known for Jane Eyre, whose character development techniques are discussed by Forster, particularly in connection with her novel Villette.

A novelist renowned for Wuthering Heights, which Forster examines for its intense emotional depth and prophetic elements within its characters.

A 19th-century Russian author celebrated for complex narratives like Crime and Punishment, whom Forster references for his divine tone in The Brothers Karamazov.

An American novelist noted for works such as The Turn of the Screw, whose use of structural patterns is analyzed by Forster in the context of his novel The Ambassadors.

A French writer known for his lengthy novel In Search of Lost Time, cited by Forster for his implementation of internal rhythms rather than external structure to unify his work.