Leo Tolstoy vs Franz Kafka
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Leo Tolstoy Russia · 1828–1910 52% · #3 in the world
- Franz Kafka Czech Republic · 1883–1924 48% · #5 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Leo Tolstoy over Franz Kafka by just 52% to 48%. Leo Tolstoy is #3 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Russia. Franz Kafka is #5.
Side by side
| Leo Tolstoy | Franz Kafka | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #5 |
| Country | Russia | Czech Republic |
| Lived | 1828–1910 | 1883–1924 |