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.
Click the name of the author to see signed works for sale:
Signed works by Jeanette Winterson on eBay
Signed Jeanette Winterson The World and Other Places 1st Edition US 1998 HC/DJ
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Jeanette Winterson Signed Hardcovers Lot of 3 Books Alfred A. Knopf 1990s
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LAND by Antony Gormley & Jeanette Winterson DOUBLE SIGNED 2016 UK 1/1 HB
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THE DREAMING HOUSE Jeanette Winterson Signed Limited to 26 Copies Ulysses 1998
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Jeanette Winterson / ORANGES ARE NOT THE ONLY FRUIT Signed 1st Edition 1987
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