Dante Alighieri vs Mark Twain
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Dante Alighieri Italy · 1265–1321 53% · #7 in the world
- Mark Twain United States · 1835–1910 47% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Dante Alighieri over Mark Twain by just 53% to 47%. Dante Alighieri is #7 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 3 from Italy. Mark Twain is #10, and #3 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| Dante Alighieri | Mark Twain | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #7 | #10 |
| Country | Italy | United States |
| Lived | 1265–1321 | 1835–1910 |