Voltaire vs James Joyce
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 50% · #15 in the world
- James Joyce Ireland · 1882–1941 50% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Voltaire and James Joyce: 50% each. Voltaire is #15 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 11 from France. James Joyce is #16, and #2 of the 6 from Ireland.
Side by side
| Voltaire | James Joyce | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #15 | #16 |
| Country | France | Ireland |
| Lived | 1694–1778 | 1882–1941 |