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Apr 17, 2016 · More than Dante for the Italians, Goethe for the Germans, or Pushkin for Russia, Shakespeare remains an icon for English-speaking peoples throughout the world. Such ambitions came naturally. From...
Shakespeare's influence extends from theater and literatures to present-day movies, Western philosophy, and the English language itself. William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the history of the English language, [1] and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
While certainly noted for his rhythm, meter, and themes, perhaps Shakespeare’s strongest influence on the English language was his diction. Scholars estimate that Shakespeare used at least 20,000 words in his work overall, and that he coined about 1,700 of those words.
May 5, 2022 · May 5, 2022. William Shakespeare changed the English-speaking world forever. By creating new words and tropes, as well as building relationships between writers and patrons, Shakespeare greatly influenced contemporary literature.
Apr 22, 2016 · By Daniel White. April 22, 2016 9:10 AM EDT. W illiam Shakespeare had a way with words that helped shape the way we now speak English. The 400th anniversary of his death, on April 23, 2016 is...
Influences. Shakespeare read widely and took inspiration from everything he read, but some writers proved especially influential. One important influence was Christopher Marlowe. Marlowe pioneered the use of blank verse, the form Shakespeare uses in all his plays.
Feb 10, 2016 · Humanities. Six reasons Shakespeare remains relevant 400 years after his death. USC professor helps to put the Bard’s influence into perspective on the upcoming anniversary of his passing. February 10, 2016 By Michelle Boston. ‘To be or not to be?”
