Edgar Allan Poe vs Charles Dickens
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849 54% · #8 in the world
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 46% · #17 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Edgar Allan Poe over Charles Dickens by just 54% to 46%. Edgar Allan Poe is #8 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 25 from the United States. Charles Dickens is #17, and #4 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Edgar Allan Poe | Charles Dickens | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #17 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1809–1849 | 1812–1870 |