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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe vs Oscar Wilde

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Oscar Wilde: 50% each. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Germany. Oscar Wilde is #14, and #1 of the 6 from Ireland.

Side by side

Johann Wolfgang von GoetheOscar Wilde
World rank#13#14
CountryGermanyIreland
Lived1749–18321854–1900

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