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 Mario Vargas Llosa on eBay
Mario Vargas Llosa Signed 1st Ed 1978 Captain Pantoja And The Special Service
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LA TÍA JULIA Y EL ESCRIBIDOR firmada Vargas LLosa primera edición 1977 signed
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Mario Vargas Llosa, Helen Lane / STORYTELLER Signed 1st Edition 1990
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Mario Vargas Llosa, WHO KILLED PALOMINO MOLERO? *SIGNED* 1987 HCDJ 1ST.1ST Ed.
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The Perpetual Orgy by Mario Vargas Llosa Signed First Edition Hardcover, 1986
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THE REAL LIFE OF ALEJANDRO MAYTA-MARIO VARGAS LLOSA-SIGNED-LIMITED-FLAWLESS
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1994 Fish in Water Mario Vargas Llosa First American Edition SIGNED BY AUTHOR
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The Time of the Hero, by Mario Vargas Llosa (1966) - 1st U.S./1st - SIGNED!
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1st Ed/1st Print/Signed 1996 HC Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa
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