Fyodor Dostoyevsky vs Franz Kafka
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky Russia · 1821–1881 52% · #4 in the world
- Franz Kafka Czech Republic · 1883–1924 48% · #5 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Fyodor Dostoyevsky over Franz Kafka by just 52% to 48%. Fyodor Dostoyevsky is #4 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 6 from Russia. Franz Kafka is #5.
Side by side
| Fyodor Dostoyevsky | Franz Kafka | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #5 |
| Country | Russia | Czech Republic |
| Lived | 1821–1881 | 1883–1924 |