John Milton vs Herman Melville
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- John Milton United Kingdom · 1608–1674 51% · #92 in the world
- Herman Melville United States · 1819–1891 49% · #94 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks John Milton over Herman Melville by just 51% to 49%. John Milton is #92 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #21 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Herman Melville is #94, and #20 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| John Milton | Herman Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #92 | #94 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Lived | 1608–1674 | 1819–1891 |