A Reader's Guide to Twentieth-Century Writers

This book, to my mind, should not merely be used as a reference work, though it would certainly serve that purpose. It's a pleasure to simply read the book straight through and relish the eccentricities and quirks, joys and agonies of both obscure authors and authors about whom you thought you knew everything. The most useful and enjoyable feature of the book by far is the discovery of unknown authors or works whose description intrigues you, and which you then can follow up on by buying the books or checking them out after you read this book. I consider myself a discriminating reader, and I have more than 20 that I circled as must reads!In short, a sheer delight for all bibliophiles interested in authors and books as well as for any reader searching for a tantalizing read!