Walter Scott vs Samuel Beckett
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Walter Scott United Kingdom · 1771–1832 49% · #108 in the world
- Samuel Beckett Ireland · 1906–1989 51% · #106 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Samuel Beckett over Walter Scott by just 51% to 49%. Samuel Beckett is #106 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #5 of the 6 from Ireland. Walter Scott is #108, and #27 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Walter Scott | Samuel Beckett | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #108 | #106 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Lived | 1771–1832 | 1906–1989 |