Charles Dickens vs Mark Twain
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 48% · #17 in the world
- Mark Twain United States · 1835–1910 52% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Mark Twain over Charles Dickens by just 52% to 48%. Mark Twain is #10 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 25 from the United States. Charles Dickens is #17, and #4 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | Mark Twain | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #10 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1835–1910 |