The definitive biographical guide to poetry throughout the world in the twentieth century and the only book of its kind to look at non-English language poets in

Provides reference to men and women who shape the history of the 20th century, and who contribute to world events from all walks of life.

Taking in novelists from all over the globe, from the beginning of the century to the present day, this is the most comprehensive survey of the leading lights o

Originally compiled by an expert team of contributors, this dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. Authoritative an