Edited by Philip Turner
A Hundred Years of Authors, Ideas and Literature
'Books of the Century' is an extraordinary collection of the best writing about books and authors published in 'The New York Times Book Review'. Arranged chronologically from 1896 through 1997, this rich chronicle leads you through a century of historic literary achievements, while also providing memorable portraits of the most significant writers and thinkers of the era.
Often the critics are as distinguished as the authors and books they review. In addition to dozens of influential reviews of seminal books, 'Books of the Century' includes several special features that will delight all booklovers.
