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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Raymond Carver Where I'm Calling From Signed Franklin Library First Edition
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Raymond Carver / What We Talk About When We Talk About Love Stories Signed 1st
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WHERE I'M CALLING FROM Raymond Carver SIGNED LIMITED EDITION #77 of 250 Copies
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Where Im Calling From Raymond Carver Signed Franklin Library Limited Edition
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Signed FIRES: Essays Poems Stories RAYMOND CARVER Capra 1st Edition Paper 1983
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Raymond Carver Signed 1st Ed 1985 Where Water Comes Together With Other Water
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Raymond Carver A Writer’s Life HC 2009 1st Ed SIGNED by Carol Sklenicka
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