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The most influential authors of the 20th century

Iconic writers who influenced the world with their stories

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Paul Hartley
12/05/2025 17:45 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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The 20th century contained some of the finest writers who have ever lived. It was a groundbreaking century in so many ways, not least of all in literature.

Many subjects that would have been considered far too controversial for publication became relatively mainstream. There were also

numerous

authors that began exploring completely new styles of writing,

in addition to choosing new subjects to

traverse in literature.

The

following writers have all been massive influences on the next generations of authors to come. Check them out in this gallery!

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