Marcel Proust vs Émile Zola
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Marcel Proust France · 1871–1922 49% · #31 in the world
- Émile Zola France · 1840–1902 51% · #30 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Émile Zola over Marcel Proust by just 51% to 49%. Émile Zola is #30 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and Marcel Proust #31; among the 11 from France, they are #4 and #5.
Side by side
| Marcel Proust | Émile Zola | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #31 | #30 |
| Country | France | France |
| Lived | 1871–1922 | 1840–1902 |