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Homer vs Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world picks Homer over Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 62% to 38%. Homer is #2 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 4 from Ancient Greece. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13, and #1 of the 7 from Germany.

Side by side

HomerJohann Wolfgang von Goethe
World rank#2#13
CountryAncient GreeceGermany
Lived8th century BC1749–1832

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