J. R. R. Tolkien vs Charles Dickens
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 51% · #12 in the world
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 49% · #17 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks J. R. R. Tolkien over Charles Dickens by just 51% to 49%. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and Charles Dickens #17; among the 27 from the United Kingdom, they are #3 and #4.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | Charles Dickens | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #17 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1812–1870 |