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 Simone de Beauvoir on eBay
The Second Sex by Simone De Beauvoir SIGNED Franklin Library 1979 Limited Edit
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The Cambridge Companion to Simone de Beauvoir by Claudia Card - Signed
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Simone de Beauvoir Signed Franklin Library Leather Binding The Second Sex
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1979 SIGNED Simone De Beauvoir Second Sex Franklin Library French Feminism
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The Second Sex ~ SIGNED by SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR ~ Limited Edition ~ 1979
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The Mandarins 1956 1st US Edition Hardcover No Dj SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR B92
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Simone De Beauvoir : La Femme Rompue INSCRIBED SIGNED Gallimard NRF 1967
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