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 Sylvia Plath on eBay
Sylvia Plath. A Biography First Edition 1987 Signed By Linda Wagner-Martin
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The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath, first edition, signed by Ted Hughes and her daughter
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Sylvia Plath Poems - Chosen by Carol Ann Duffy 2019 SIGNED UK Faber PB VGC
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Sylvia Plath / Original Signed Painted Portrait of an Unidentified Young 1st ed
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CLOCKS CRY. SYLVIA PLATH. RALPH STEADMEN. STEAM PRESS, 1973. POETRY. *SIGNED*
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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath – Easton Press Leather-Bound Edition – Pristine
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Sylvia Plath Ariel Restored Edition SIGNED Freida Hughes 2004 HCDJ First
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