Charles Dickens vs Oscar Wilde
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 49% · #17 in the world
- Oscar Wilde Ireland · 1854–1900 51% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Oscar Wilde over Charles Dickens by just 51% to 49%. Oscar Wilde is #14 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Ireland. Charles Dickens is #17, and #4 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | Oscar Wilde | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #14 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1854–1900 |