Sylvia Plath vs William Butler Yeats
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Sylvia Plath United States · 1932–1963 48% · #110 in the world
- William Butler Yeats Ireland · 1865–1939 52% · #109 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks William Butler Yeats over Sylvia Plath by just 52% to 48%. William Butler Yeats is #109 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #6 of the 6 from Ireland. Sylvia Plath is #110, and #25 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| Sylvia Plath | William Butler Yeats | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #110 | #109 |
| Country | United States | Ireland |
| Lived | 1932–1963 | 1865–1939 |