Scofield Thayer bol americký básnik a vydavateľ, ktorého dielo je spojené s literárnym časopisom The Dial. V jeho redakcii počas dvadsiatych rokov 20. storočia sa preslávil svojím jedinečným editorským prístupom a snahou objavovať a podporovať avantgardné umenie a literatúru. Jeho vplyv formoval smerovanie modernizmu a zanechal nezmazateľnú stopu v americkej kultúrnej krajine. Zbierka jeho umenia dnes sídli v Metropolitnom múzeu umenia.
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.