Charles Dickens vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 47% · #17 in the world
- Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885 53% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Victor Hugo over Charles Dickens by just 53% to 47%. Victor Hugo is #9 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 11 from France. Charles Dickens is #17, and #4 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #9 |
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1802–1885 |