Edgar Allan Poe vs Voltaire
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849 54% · #8 in the world
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 46% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Edgar Allan Poe over Voltaire 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. Voltaire is #15, and #2 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Edgar Allan Poe | Voltaire | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #15 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Lived | 1809–1849 | 1694–1778 |