Edgar Allan Poe vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849 51% · #8 in the world
- Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885 49% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Edgar Allan Poe over Victor Hugo by just 51% to 49%. Edgar Allan Poe is #8 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 25 from the United States. Victor Hugo is #9, and #1 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Edgar Allan Poe | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #9 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Lived | 1809–1849 | 1802–1885 |