Ernest Hemingway vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Ernest Hemingway United States · 1899–1961 52% · #6 in the world
- Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885 48% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Ernest Hemingway over Victor Hugo by just 52% to 48%. Ernest Hemingway is #6 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 25 from the United States. Victor Hugo is #9, and #1 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Ernest Hemingway | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #6 | #9 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Lived | 1899–1961 | 1802–1885 |