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As a result, some notable 20th-century novels, such as Ulysses by James Joyce (published in 1922), were ineligible for inclusion. [1] [2] A list of the ten best graphic novels of the period was subsequently published as a supplement to the list. [3]
The 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction is a list of the 100 best English-language books of the 20th century compiled by American literary critic Larry McCaffery. The list was created largely in response to the Modern Library 100 Best Novels list (1999), which McCaffery considered out of touch with 20th-century ...
Nigerian academic Ainehi Edoro criticized the lack of literature by African authors and the predominance of American literature on the list and called the list "an act of cultural erasure". [4] The list was also criticized for its lack of genres such as graphic fiction , science fiction , fantasy , and children's literature . [ 5 ]
Modern Library's 100 Best Novels is a 1998 list of the best English-language novels published during the 20th century, [a] as selected by Modern Library from among 400 novels published by Random House, which owns Modern Library. [1] The purpose of the list was to "bring the Modern Library to public attention" and stimulate sales of its books. [2]
English literature is literature written in the English language from the English-speaking world.The English language has developed over more than 1,400 years. [1] The earliest forms of English, a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the fifth century, are called Old English.
(Link includes vols. 2-4, 6-9, 11-12) New American Comprehensive Encyclopedia (1906) (Link includes vols. 1, 3 and 4) Century Book of Facts (1902) a quasi-annual one volume work Universal Manual of Ready Reference (1904) New Century Book of Facts (1909) Collier's New Encyclopedia (1902) University Encyclopaedia of Twentieth Century Knowledge (1902)
This is a partial list of 20th-century writers. This list includes notable artists, authors, philosophers, playwrights, poets, scientists and other important and noteworthy contributors to literature. The two most basic written literary categories include fiction and non fiction
The Cambridge History of English and American Literature: an Encyclopedia in Eighteen Volumes (Online Version of 1907–1921 print) – via Bartleby.com. 19th Century American Fiction and Poetry The Ohio State University Libraries Rare Books and Manuscripts Collection; Audio lectures on American Literature in TheEnglishCollection.com (clickable ...