Edgar Allan Poe vs J. R. R. Tolkien
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849 53% · #8 in the world
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 47% · #12 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Edgar Allan Poe over J. R. R. Tolkien by just 53% to 47%. Edgar Allan Poe is #8 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 25 from the United States. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Edgar Allan Poe | J. R. R. Tolkien | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #12 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1809–1849 | 1892–1973 |