The Greatest Authors of All Time

Ever wondered who the greatest authors of all time are? We've analyzed 759 diverse book lists to create this comprehensive ranking of literary masters. Our algorithm considers several key factors to determine each author's position:

This system ensures that authors with multiple enduring works are recognized, while still giving weight to the quality of individual books. The rankings are automatically calculated and updated as new lists are added to our database.

7701. Verlyn Flieger

Verlyn Flieger was a renowned American author and scholar, best known for her work on J.R.R. Tolkien. She was a professor emerita at the University of Maryland, where she specialized in comparative mythology and medieval literature. Flieger's contributions to Tolkien studies, including her books 'Splintered Light' and 'A Question of Time', have been highly influential.

Verlyn Flieger's highest rated books

7702. Antonio Araujo

Antonio Araujo's highest rated books

7703. Silius Italicus

Silius Italicus was a Roman consul, orator, and poet known for his epic poem 'Punica', which is the longest surviving poem in Latin literature. It covers the Second Punic War and is notable for its historical detail and epic style. Silius Italicus was also known for his admiration of Virgil and his efforts to emulate him.

Silius Italicus's highest rated books

7704. Pigres of Halicarnassus

Pigres of Halicarnassus was an ancient Greek poet, known for his work in the 5th century BCE. He is often associated with the creation of the 'Batrachomyomachia' or 'Battle of the Frogs and Mice', a parody of the Iliad. Little else is known about his life or works.

Pigres of Halicarnassus's highest rated books

7705. François Gallix

François Gallix's highest rated books

7706. Quintus Smyrnaeus

Quintus Smyrnaeus was an ancient Greek epic poet, known for his work 'Posthomerica', which serves as a continuation of Homer's 'Iliad'. His exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but he is believed to have lived during the late Roman Empire period.

Quintus Smyrnaeus's highest rated books

7707. Matthew Dickerson

Matthew Dickerson's highest rated books

7708. Michael Dante DiMartino

Michael Dante DiMartino is an American animation director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for co-creating the animated television series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'The Legend of Korra' with Bryan Konietzko.

Michael Dante DiMartino's highest rated books

7709. Shira Wolosky

Shira Wolosky is a scholar known for her work in the fields of literature and cultural studies. She has contributed significantly to the study of poetry, American literature, and the intersection of literature and religion.

Shira Wolosky's highest rated books

7710. Justin

Justin's highest rated books

7711. Marcos Bagno

Marcos Bagno is a Brazilian linguist, translator, and author known for his work on sociolinguistics and the Portuguese language. He has written extensively on language prejudice and the social implications of linguistic diversity in Brazil.

Marcos Bagno's highest rated books

7712. Veronica O'Keane

Veronica O'Keane is a psychiatrist and author known for her work in the field of mental health. She has written extensively on the intersection of neuroscience and psychiatry, exploring how the brain influences emotions and behavior.

Veronica O'Keane's highest rated books

7713. Alberto Mayol

Alberto Mayol is a Chilean sociologist, author, and political analyst known for his work on social movements and political dynamics in Chile. He has written several books and is a prominent figure in Chilean media and academia.

Alberto Mayol's highest rated books

7714. Mark Pendergrast

Mark Pendergrast is an American author known for his works on a variety of topics, including history, science, and popular culture. He has written extensively on the history of Coca-Cola, the human sense of vision, and the phenomenon of memory, among other subjects.

Mark Pendergrast's highest rated books

7715. Greg Ip

Greg Ip is a journalist and author known for his work on economics and finance. He is the chief economics commentator for The Wall Street Journal and has written extensively on economic policy and financial markets.

Greg Ip's highest rated books

7716. Richard P. Rumelt

Richard P. Rumelt is a renowned American professor and author known for his work in the field of business strategy. He is a professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and is best known for his book 'Good Strategy Bad Strategy', which emphasizes the importance of coherent and actionable strategies in business.

Richard P. Rumelt's highest rated books

7717. Ross Guberman

Ross Guberman is a well-known author and expert in legal writing and advocacy. He is recognized for his work in improving the writing skills of lawyers and legal professionals through his books and workshops.

Ross Guberman's highest rated books

7718. Joshua D. Angrist

Joshua David Angrist is an Israeli-American economist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is known for his work on labor economics and econometrics, particularly in the development of methods for causal inference. Angrist was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2021 for his methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.

Joshua D. Angrist's highest rated books

7719. James M. Kouzes

James M. Kouzes is a prominent leadership scholar and co-author of 'The Leadership Challenge,' a widely acclaimed book on leadership development. He has served as the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University and is known for his work on leadership practices and principles.

James M. Kouzes's highest rated books

7720. Minnie Small

Minnie Small's highest rated books

7721. Jerry Colonna

Jerry Colonna is an American venture capitalist and professional coach, known for his work in helping entrepreneurs and leaders navigate the challenges of business and personal growth. He is the co-founder of Reboot.io, a coaching company, and has written about leadership and personal development.

Jerry Colonna's highest rated books

7722. Hugh MacLeod

Hugh MacLeod is a well-known cartoonist and author, recognized for his work on creativity and business insights, often shared through his unique and thought-provoking cartoons.

Hugh MacLeod's highest rated books

7723. Adrian J. Slywotzky

Adrian J. Slywotzky is a renowned business consultant and author known for his work on profitability and business strategy. He has written several influential books on management and economic theory, including 'The Profit Zone' and 'Value Migration.'

Adrian J. Slywotzky's highest rated books

7724. Chet Holmes

Chet Holmes was a renowned business consultant, strategic thinker, and author, best known for his book 'The Ultimate Sales Machine'. His work focused on improving business efficiency and sales processes.

Chet Holmes's highest rated books

7725. W. Chan Kim

W. Chan Kim is a renowned business theorist and professor known for co-authoring the influential book 'Blue Ocean Strategy'. He is a professor of Strategy and International Management at INSEAD and has contributed significantly to the field of business strategy.

W. Chan Kim's highest rated books

7726. G. Richard Shell

G. Richard Shell is a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, known for his work in negotiation, persuasion, and influence. He has authored several books on these subjects, including 'Bargaining for Advantage' and 'The Art of Woo.'

G. Richard Shell's highest rated books

7727. Lee Ross

Lee David Ross was a renowned American psychologist known for his work in social psychology, particularly in the areas of attribution theory and decision-making. He was a professor at Stanford University and co-founder of the Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation.

Lee Ross's highest rated books

7728. Ethan M. Rasiel

Ethan M. Rasiel is known for co-authoring 'The McKinsey Way,' a book that provides insights into the methodologies and practices of the consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

Ethan M. Rasiel's highest rated books

7729. Peniel E. Joseph

Peniel E. Joseph is a prominent historian and scholar known for his work on African American history and civil rights. He has written extensively on figures such as Stokely Carmichael and has contributed to the understanding of Black Power and its impact on American society.

Peniel E. Joseph's highest rated books

7730. M.H. Abrams

M.H. Abrams was an influential American literary critic known for his work on Romanticism and his role as the general editor of the Norton Anthology of English Literature.

M.H. Abrams's highest rated books

7731. M.H. Abrams

M.H. Abrams was an influential American literary critic known for his work on Romanticism and his role as the general editor of the Norton Anthology of English Literature.

M.H. Abrams's highest rated books

7732. M.H. Abrams

M.H. Abrams was an influential American literary critic, known for his work on Romanticism and as the general editor of the Norton Anthology of English Literature.

M.H. Abrams's highest rated books

7733. M.H. Abrams

M.H. Abrams was an influential American literary critic, known for his work on Romanticism and as the general editor of the Norton Anthology of English Literature. He was a prominent figure in literary studies and contributed significantly to the understanding of Romantic literature.

M.H. Abrams's highest rated books

7734. Sandra M. Gilbert

Sandra M. Gilbert is an American literary critic and poet, known for her work in feminist literary criticism. She is best known for co-authoring 'The Madwoman in the Attic' with Susan Gubar, a seminal work in feminist literary theory.

Sandra M. Gilbert's highest rated books

7735. M.H. Abrams

M.H. Abrams was an influential American literary critic, known for his work on Romanticism and his role as the general editor of the Norton Anthology of English Literature.

M.H. Abrams's highest rated books

7736. M.H. Abrams

M.H. Abrams was an influential American literary critic known for his work on Romanticism and his role as the general editor of the Norton Anthology of English Literature. His scholarship and writings have had a significant impact on the study of literature.

M.H. Abrams's highest rated books

7737. Elizabeth D. Samet

Elizabeth D. Samet is a professor of English at the United States Military Academy at West Point and an accomplished author known for her works on literature and military culture.

Elizabeth D. Samet's highest rated books

7738. Claude V. Palisca

Claude V. Palisca was a prominent American musicologist known for his work on the history of music theory and early music. He was a professor at Yale University and contributed significantly to the field of musicology through his research and publications.

Claude V. Palisca's highest rated books

7739. Isaac Kramnick

Isaac Kramnick was an American historian and political theorist known for his work on the history of political thought and his contributions to the understanding of American political culture. He was a professor at Cornell University and authored several influential books and articles.

Isaac Kramnick's highest rated books

7740. Mike McGonigal

Mike McGonigal is an American author and music journalist known for his work in the indie music scene. He has contributed to various publications and is recognized for his deep knowledge of music history.

Mike McGonigal's highest rated books

7741. Scott Tennent

Scott Tennent's highest rated books

7742. Kursat Ozenc

Kursat Ozenc's highest rated books

7743. J. Stuart Ablon

J. Stuart Ablon is a prominent psychologist known for his work in the field of child psychology and his development of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach.

J. Stuart Ablon's highest rated books

7744. Matthew Dixon

Matthew Dixon's highest rated books

7745. Leigh L. Thompson

Leigh L. Thompson is a notable author and professor known for her work in negotiation and organizational behavior. She has contributed significantly to the field through her research and publications.

Leigh L. Thompson's highest rated books

7746. Giff Constable

Giff Constable is known for his work in product management and entrepreneurship, particularly in the lean startup movement. He has authored books and articles on how to build successful products and validate business ideas.

Giff Constable's highest rated books

7747. Peter R. Scholtes

Peter R. Scholtes's highest rated books

7748. John B. Davis

John B. Davis's highest rated books

7749. Devinderjit Singh Sivia

Devinderjit Singh Sivia was a British physicist and mathematician known for his work in Bayesian probability and its applications in scientific data analysis. He co-authored the book 'Data Analysis: A Bayesian Tutorial', which is widely used in the field.

Devinderjit Singh Sivia's highest rated books

7750. Thomas H. Cormen

Thomas H. Cormen is an American computer scientist and co-author of the widely used textbook 'Introduction to Algorithms'. He is known for his work in algorithms and data structures.

Thomas H. Cormen's highest rated books