J. R. R. Tolkien vs Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 50% · #12 in the world
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832 50% · #13 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between J. R. R. Tolkien and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: 50% each. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13, and #1 of the 7 from Germany.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #13 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1749–1832 |