George Orwell vs James Joyce
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- George Orwell United Kingdom · 1903–1950 48% · #19 in the world
- James Joyce Ireland · 1882–1941 52% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks James Joyce over George Orwell by just 52% to 48%. James Joyce is #16 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 6 from Ireland. George Orwell is #19, and #5 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| George Orwell | James Joyce | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #19 | #16 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Lived | 1903–1950 | 1882–1941 |