William Shakespeare vs Charles Dickens
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- William Shakespeare United Kingdom · 1564–1616 76% · #1 in the world
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 24% · #17 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks William Shakespeare over Charles Dickens, 76% to 24%. William Shakespeare is #1 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and Charles Dickens #17; among the 27 from the United Kingdom, they are #1 and #4.
Side by side
| William Shakespeare | Charles Dickens | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #17 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1564–1616 | 1812–1870 |