A Guide to Twentieth Century Literature in English by Harry Blamires

A Guide to Twentieth Century Literature in English is an authoritative and highly accessible literary reference work edited by renowned scholar Harry Blamires. Published in 1983, this comprehensive guide surveys the major writers and literary movements of the twentieth century across the English-speaking world, extending far beyond Britain to include Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ghana and The Gambia. It offers an invaluable overview of the richness and diversity of modern English-language literature from across the Commonwealth.

Containing well over 500 entries, Twentieth Century Literature in English presents concise yet informative biographies of significant novelists, poets and playwrights, together with critical assessments of their most important works and literary contributions. The guide also includes numerous lesser-known writers whose work has played an important role in shaping twentieth-century literature, making it an excellent starting point for both broad study and focused research.

Edited by Harry Blamires, with contributions from Peter Quartermaine and Arthur Ravenscroft, Twentieth Century Literature in English serves as an indispensable reference for university students, lecturers, teachers, librarians, collectors and anyone with a serious interest in English literature. The alphabetical arrangement allows readers to locate authors quickly, while the scholarly yet readable style makes it suitable for both academic use and general reading.

More than forty years after publication, A Guide to Twentieth Century Literature in English remains a valuable companion for students of literary history, comparative literature and Commonwealth writing. Its broad international scope distinguishes it from many literary dictionaries that concentrate solely on British authors, making it a useful addition to personal, academic and institutional libraries.

Condition – Very Good

1983 paperback. Prior ownership name in ink on the front endpaper. No further notable defects. A clean, sound and well-preserved copy.