1950-present

I've intentionally constructed this from an anglocentric perspective, prioritizing obscure works in English and including works well-known in literary circles in their original language/country.

Underread does not mean obscure, so some of these are decently popular in the anglophonic world (by which I mean they've been read by many of those with an interest in the unique) yet are surpassingly well-written.

All of these I've read and enjoyed or my girlfriend has. If you have a question about any, ask me in the comments and I'll reply or relay the question and answer.

I'm using avant-garde and experimental in the broadest possible sense, and some of these are hardly formally unique.