Leo Tolstoy vs J. R. R. Tolkien
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Leo Tolstoy Russia · 1828–1910 59% · #3 in the world
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 41% · #12 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Leo Tolstoy over J. R. R. Tolkien, 59% to 41%. Leo Tolstoy is #3 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Russia. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Leo Tolstoy | J. R. R. Tolkien | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #12 |
| Country | Russia | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1828–1910 | 1892–1973 |