The Decline And Fall Of Kelvin Walker By Alasdair Gray

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 of twentieth century fiction. Superb breadth of coverage and over 800 entries by an international team of contributors ensures that this fascinating and wide-ranging work of reference will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in modern fiction. Authors included range from Joseph Conrad to Albert Camus and Franz Kafka to Chinua Achebe. Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists gives a superb insight into the richness and diversity of the twentieth century novel.

Entries include critical commentary, brief biographical information, a portrait when available, a list of principal works, and may also include a further reading section.

Praise for the print edition:" ... comprehensive ... Recommended."