Charles Dickens vs Jane Austen
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 52% · #17 in the world
- Jane Austen United Kingdom · 1775–1817 48% · #20 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Charles Dickens over Jane Austen by just 52% to 48%. Charles Dickens is #17 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and Jane Austen #20; among the 27 from the United Kingdom, they are #4 and #6.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | Jane Austen | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #20 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1775–1817 |