Scofield Thayer fut un poète et éditeur américain, dont l'œuvre est associée à la revue littéraire The Dial. Durant sa direction dans les années 1920, il se fit connaître pour son approche éditoriale unique et ses efforts pour découvrir et promouvoir l'art et la littérature d'avant-garde. Son influence a façonné la direction du modernisme et a laissé une marque indélébile sur le paysage culturel américain. Sa collection d'art est aujourd'hui conservée au Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Dial was a literary magazine that published some of the most exciting and avant-garde writing of the early 20th century. This collection brings together some of the best of the Dial's work, with contributions by a range of writers, poets, and artists.
As one of the most influential literary magazines of the 20th century, The Dial played a vital role in shaping the cultural landscape of America. Featuring contributions from some of the era's most important writers, artists, and intellectuals, it offers a fascinating window into the political, social, and artistic debates of the time. A must-read for anyone interested in modern literature and culture.