J. R. R. Tolkien vs Ernest Hemingway
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 46% · #12 in the world
- Ernest Hemingway United States · 1899–1961 54% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Ernest Hemingway over J. R. R. Tolkien by just 54% to 46%. Ernest Hemingway is #6 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 25 from the United States. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | Ernest Hemingway | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #6 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1899–1961 |