Twentieth century authors
a biographical dictionary of modern literature
by Stanley Kunitz
- 1 Want to read
Fabulous digest of biographical essays about writers circa 1900-1943. Many of the essays are drafted in part by the authors being discussed. Despite this, it is not hagiography. Covers non-fiction and fiction writers, high brow and low brow. Each essay includes a photo and interesting anecdotes. Even gives the correct pronunciation of last names. This is a book to dip in to because its 1200 pages long.
It was fascinating to read about the younger authors discussed who were heralded as important. Modern research bears out some of these opinions. However, some don't even have a Wikipedia page--the true sign of lasting fame today!
The main author Kunitz also edited the earlier book "Living Authors" under the pen name Dilly Tant. That is also a interesting read.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Showing 3 featured editions. View all 13 editions?
| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Twentieth century authors: a biographical dictionary of modern literature. First supplement
1979, H.W. Wilson Co.
in English
- 5th printing, 1979 [with updated necrology].
0824200500 9780824200503
|
cccc
|
2
Twentieth century authors: a biographical dictionary of modern literature
1973, H. W. Wilson Co.
in English
- 7th printing, 1973 [with updated necrology].
0824200497 9780824200497
|
aaaa
|
3
Twentieth century authors: a biographical dictionary of modern literature
1942, The H.W. Wilson Company
in English
|
cccc
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Classifications
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Community Reviews (0)
| August 12, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| March 25, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| February 14, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | remove fake subjects |
| November 25, 2015 | Edited by Kit Coash | Added Dilly Tant reference. |
| December 10, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |