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Sylvia Plath

United States · 1932–1963

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

#25 of the 25 writers from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

107. Arthur C. Clarke United Kingdom · 1917–2008
108. Walter Scott United Kingdom · 1771–1832
109. William Butler Yeats Ireland · 1865–1939
110. Sylvia Plath United States · 1932–1963

Face-offs

• Sylvia Plath vs William Butler Yeats 48% – 52%
• Walter Scott vs Sylvia Plath 53% – 47%
• Sylvia Plath vs Arthur C. Clarke 47% – 53%