Charles Dickens vs Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 49% · #17 in the world
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832 51% · #13 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Johann Wolfgang von Goethe over Charles Dickens by just 51% to 49%. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Germany. Charles Dickens is #17, and #4 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #13 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1749–1832 |