The 1960 novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' was Harper Lee's most famous work. She was inspired to write it based on her experiences witnessing racism while growing up in Alabama.
The 1980 novel 'The Name of the Rose' was Umberto Eco's best known work. It is a historical mystery, which was made into a film just a few years after its release.
Roald Dahl was one of the most popular and best-loved children's authors of all time. He also wrote adult fiction, but his most famous works are all children's books.
J. K. Rowling went from rags to bountiful riches because of the books she has written. She created the 'Harry Potter' series, which was obviously then made into films.
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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!
The most influential authors of the 20th century
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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!