Rudyard Kipling vs Matsuo Bashō
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Rudyard Kipling United Kingdom · 1865–1936 50% · #37 in the world
- Matsuo Bashō Japan · 1644–1694 50% · #39 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Rudyard Kipling and Matsuo Bashō: 50% each. Rudyard Kipling is #37 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #9 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Matsuo Bashō is #39, and #1 of the 3 from Japan.
Side by side
| Rudyard Kipling | Matsuo Bashō | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #37 | #39 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Lived | 1865–1936 | 1644–1694 |