Franz Kafka vs Edgar Allan Poe
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Franz Kafka Czech Republic · 1883–1924 54% · #5 in the world
- Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849 46% · #8 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Franz Kafka over Edgar Allan Poe by just 54% to 46%. Franz Kafka is #5 of the 110 writers in the world ranking. Edgar Allan Poe is #8, and #2 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| Franz Kafka | Edgar Allan Poe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #8 |
| Country | Czech Republic | United States |
| Lived | 1883–1924 | 1809–1849 |