"An International Dictionary of Authors" Leo Markun, 1927 (No. 754 - Little Blue Book)
 
Step back into the literary world of the early 20th century with Leo Markun. This volume offers comprehensive biographical sketches and critical insights on writers from around the globe, exploring their contributions to various literary movements and genres. Readers will find detailed entries that highlight the historical context, stylistic developments, and thematic concerns that shaped the authors' works.
 
Within its pages, Markun's dictionary delves into significant literary figures such as James Joyce, known for his groundbreaking narrative techniques, and Virginia Woolf, whose works offer profound explorations of modernist themes and feminist ideas. The book not only highlights Western authors but also provides detailed studies of influential writers from other cultures, such as Rabindranath Tagore from India and Lu Xun from China, shedding light on their impact on global literary traditions.