Homer vs J. R. R. Tolkien
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Homer Ancient Greece · 8th century BC 62% · #2 in the world
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 38% · #12 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Homer over J. R. R. Tolkien, 62% to 38%. Homer is #2 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 4 from Ancient Greece. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Homer | J. R. R. Tolkien | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #12 |
| Country | Ancient Greece | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 8th century BC | 1892–1973 |