Charles Dickens vs George Orwell
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 52% · #17 in the world
- George Orwell United Kingdom · 1903–1950 48% · #19 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Charles Dickens over George Orwell by just 52% to 48%. Charles Dickens is #17 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and George Orwell #19; among the 27 from the United Kingdom, they are #4 and #5.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | George Orwell | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #19 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1903–1950 |