William Shakespeare vs Ernest Hemingway
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- William Shakespeare United Kingdom · 1564–1616 72% · #1 in the world
- Ernest Hemingway United States · 1899–1961 28% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks William Shakespeare over Ernest Hemingway, 72% to 28%. William Shakespeare is #1 of the 110 writers in the world ranking. Ernest Hemingway is #6, and #1 of the 25 from the United States.
Side by side
| William Shakespeare | Ernest Hemingway | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #6 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Lived | 1564–1616 | 1899–1961 |