Matsuo Bashō vs William Blake
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Matsuo Bashō Japan · 1644–1694 50% · #39 in the world
- William Blake United Kingdom · 1757–1827 50% · #38 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Matsuo Bashō and William Blake: 50% each. William Blake is #38 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #10 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Matsuo Bashō is #39, and #1 of the 3 from Japan.
Side by side
| Matsuo Bashō | William Blake | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #39 | #38 |
| Country | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1644–1694 | 1757–1827 |