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Charles Dickens

United Kingdom · 1812–1870

#17 of the greatest writers of all time, ranked by everyone.

#4 of the 27 writers from the United Kingdom.

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Nearby in the ranking

14. Oscar Wilde Ireland · 1854–1900
15. Voltaire France · 1694–1778
16. James Joyce Ireland · 1882–1941
17. Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870
18. Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527
19. George Orwell United Kingdom · 1903–1950
20. Jane Austen United Kingdom · 1775–1817

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