J. R. R. Tolkien vs Mark Twain
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 49% · #12 in the world
- Mark Twain United States · 1835–1910 51% · #10 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Mark Twain over J. R. R. Tolkien by just 51% to 49%. Mark Twain is #10 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #3 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 | Mark Twain | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #10 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1835–1910 |