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 Italo Calvino on eBay
John Ross Signed Limited Ed 1993 Visible Cities Italo Calvino High Tide Press
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If on a Winter's Night a Traveller ~ SIGNED by ITALO CALVINO ~ 1981
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The Baron in the Trees ~ SIGNED by ITALO CALVINO ~ First US Edition 1959 ~ 1st
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italo calvino / if on a winter's night a traveler Signed 1st Edition 1981
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Italo CALVINO / The Path to the Nest of Spiders Signed 1st Edition 1956
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Italo Calvino and Japan: A Journey through the Shallow Depths of Signs: New
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