Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
One of the major English Romantic poets best known for his works "Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820)
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An English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
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Based on estimated IQ scores, William Shakespeare (IQ 190) ranks higher than Percy Bysshe Shelley (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Percy Bysshe Shelley had an estimated IQ of 185 while William Shakespeare had an estimated IQ of 190.
Percy Bysshe Shelley is known for: "Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820), and “The Mask of Anarchy” (1819). William Shakespeare is known for: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lyr.
Yes. Both Percy Bysshe Shelley and William Shakespeare are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.