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Saul Bellow

Is Saul Bellow A-List?

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NoSaul Bellow is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Reached A-list in 1975

Humboldt's Gift Publication

Lost A-list status in 1989

Dropped to B tier — Theft released

Ranking Timeline

1944D$0.01M

Dangling Man publication

Published 'Dangling Man,' his first novel, marking his entry into the literary world.

1953C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

The Adventures of Augie March

Published 'The Adventures of Augie March,' gaining significant critical acclaim.

1964B$0.5M+$0.4M

Herzog Publication

Published 'Herzog,' which became a bestseller and further solidified his reputation as a major American writer.

1970B$1M+$0.5M

Mr. Sammler's Planet release

Released 'Mr. Sammler's Planet,' winning the National Book Award for Fiction.

1975A$2M+$1M

Humboldt's Gift Publication

Published 'Humboldt's Gift,' winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

1976A$3M+$1M

Nobel Prize in Literature

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, cementing his status as one of the most important writers of his time.

1989B$4M+$1M

Theft released

Published 'Theft,' one of his later works that continued to explore themes of identity and alienation.

2005B$5M+$1M

Death

Passed away, leaving behind a legacy of influential novels and short stories.

Last updated: February 23, 2026