Franz Kafka vs Ernest Hemingway
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Franz Kafka Czech Republic · 1883–1924 53% · #5 in the world
- Ernest Hemingway United States · 1899–1961 47% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Franz Kafka over Ernest Hemingway by just 53% to 47%. Franz Kafka is #5 of the 110 writers in the world ranking. Ernest Hemingway is #6, and #1 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| Franz Kafka | Ernest Hemingway | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #5 | #6 |
| Country | Czech Republic | United States |
| Lived | 1883–1924 | 1899–1961 |