Edgar Allan Poe vs J. K. Rowling
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849 52% · #8 in the world
- J. K. Rowling United Kingdom · 1965– 48% · #11 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Edgar Allan Poe over J. K. Rowling by just 52% to 48%. Edgar Allan Poe is #8 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 25 from the United States. J. K. Rowling is #11, and #2 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Edgar Allan Poe | J. K. Rowling | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #11 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1809–1849 | 1965– |