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J. R. R. Tolkien

United Kingdom · 1892–1973

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

#3 of the 27 writers from the United Kingdom.

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Nearby in the ranking

9. Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885
10. Mark Twain United States · 1835–1910
11. J. K. Rowling United Kingdom · 1965–
12. J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973
13. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832
14. Oscar Wilde Ireland · 1854–1900
15. Voltaire France · 1694–1778

Face-offs

• J. R. R. Tolkien vs J. K. Rowling 49% – 51%
• J. R. R. Tolkien vs Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 50% – 50%
• J. R. R. Tolkien vs Mark Twain 49% – 51%
• J. R. R. Tolkien vs Oscar Wilde 50% – 50%
• J. R. R. Tolkien vs Victor Hugo 48% – 52%