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Franz Kafka

Czech Republic · 1883–1924

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

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Nearby in the ranking

2. Homer Ancient Greece · 8th century BC
3. Leo Tolstoy Russia · 1828–1910
4. Fyodor Dostoyevsky Russia · 1821–1881
5. Franz Kafka Czech Republic · 1883–1924
6. Ernest Hemingway United States · 1899–1961
7. Dante Alighieri Italy · 1265–1321
8. Edgar Allan Poe United States · 1809–1849

Face-offs

• Fyodor Dostoyevsky vs Franz Kafka 52% – 48%
• Franz Kafka vs Ernest Hemingway 53% – 47%
• Leo Tolstoy vs Franz Kafka 52% – 48%
• Franz Kafka vs Dante Alighieri 53% – 47%
• Homer vs Franz Kafka 55% – 45%