Walter Scott vs William Butler Yeats
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Walter Scott United Kingdom · 1771–1832 51% · #108 in the world
- William Butler Yeats Ireland · 1865–1939 49% · #109 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Walter Scott over William Butler Yeats by just 51% to 49%. Walter Scott is #108 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #27 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. William Butler Yeats is #109, and #6 of the 6 from Ireland.
Side by side
| Walter Scott | William Butler Yeats | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #108 | #109 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Lived | 1771–1832 | 1865–1939 |