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 Margaret Atwood on eBay
Signed Margaret Atwood The Blind Assassin First Edition, First Printing
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, SIGNED, First Edition M&S 1985 HC/DJ
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Margaret Atwood / The Handmaid's Tale / SIGNED US Uncorrected Proof 1986 First
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Margaret Atwood / Book of Lives A Memoir of Sorts Signed 1st Edition 2025
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Margaret Atwood MADDADDAM TRILOGY ORYX AND CRAKE THE YEAR Signed 1st ed 2003
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The Circle Game, Margaret Atwood, HC, later printing, 1966, signed by author
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Margaret Atwood : The Door (Signed First Edition) Hardback in Jacket 2007
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