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Jane Austen

United Kingdom · 1775–1817

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

#6 of the 27 writers from the United Kingdom.

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Nearby in the ranking

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
21. Li Bai China · 701–762
22. Agatha Christie United Kingdom · 1890–1976
23. Albert Camus France · 1913–1960

Face-offs

• George Orwell vs Jane Austen 50% – 50%
• Jane Austen vs Li Bai 50% – 50%
• Niccolò Machiavelli vs Jane Austen 51% – 49%
• Agatha Christie vs Jane Austen 49% – 51%
• Charles Dickens vs Jane Austen 52% – 48%