Matsuo Bashō vs John Steinbeck
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Matsuo Bashō Japan · 1644–1694 50% · #39 in the world
- John Steinbeck United States · 1902–1968 50% · #40 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Matsuo Bashō and John Steinbeck: 50% each. Matsuo Bashō is #39 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 3 from Japan. John Steinbeck is #40, and #4 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| Matsuo Bashō | John Steinbeck | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #39 | #40 |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Lived | 1644–1694 | 1902–1968 |