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 Saul Bellow on eBay
Recent American Fiction A Lecture Signed by Saul Bellow / 1st Edition 1963
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Signed Saul Bellow Nobel Prize Speech Limited Edition Targ Editions 1976 RARE
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SIGNED! Herzog by Saul Bellow 1st Edition 1964 HC/DJ (Book Club Edition)
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SIGNED 1st Edition SAUL BELLOW Humbolts Gift 1st/1st Pulitzer Nobel Prize HCDJ
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