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James Joyce

Ireland · 1882–1941

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

#2 of the 6 writers from Ireland.

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Nearby in the ranking

13. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832
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

Face-offs

• Voltaire vs James Joyce 50% – 50%
• Charles Dickens vs James Joyce 50% – 50%
• Oscar Wilde vs James Joyce 51% – 49%
• Niccolò Machiavelli vs James Joyce 49% – 51%
• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe vs James Joyce 51% – 49%