The 100 Most Influential Authors of the 20th Century
This list celebrates one hundred of the most widely read authors whose work shaped — and continues to shape — the literary landscape of the 20th century. It reflects a broad and inclusive perspective, recognising storytellers from across the globe and across genres, languages, and lived experiences.
From Nobel laureates to genre pioneers, from voices of revolution and exile to icons of popular fiction, these authors have reached millions of readers — sometimes across generations — through powerful ideas, unforgettable characters, and enduring narratives.
This is not a list of the “greatest” or “most awarded” writers, but rather those whose words found lasting audiences worldwide. It honours the diversity of 20th-century literature and invites you to explore signed editions of their works, now treasured by collectors and readers alike.
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Signed works by Angela Carter on eBay
Angela Carter NIGHTS AT THE CIRCUS SIGNED 1st Edition 1st Printing
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Angela Carter / Fireworks Nine Stories in Various Disguises Signed 1st ed 1981
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Angela Carter / Martin Leman's Comic & Curious Cats Signed 1st Edition 1979
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The Bloody Chamber ~ SIGNED by ANGELA CARTER ~ First American Edition ~ 1st 1979
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Joseph McElroy-WOMEN & MEN: A NOVEL-1987-1ST/1ST ED-INSCRIBED TO ANGELA CARTER
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1985 Nights at the Circus Angela Carter Signed Dust Wrapper Third Impression
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1985 Nights at the Circus Angela Carter Signed Dust Wrapper Third Impression
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