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William Shakespeare made significant contributions to the development of the English language during the Early Modern English period through his plays and sonnets. He used over 30,000 words and coined more than 1,800 new words. Shakespeare took influence from the English Renaissance period and expanded the vocabulary and grammar of English through his use of puns, idioms, and shifting parts of speech. He helped establish the East Midland dialect as the standard form of English.
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S INFLUENCE ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (English Version)
Shakespeare’s Career
¢Wrote 37 plays
¢Wrote comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances (not what you think)
¢Also wrote 154 sonnets and several narrative poems all dedicated to Sir Henry Wriothesley
¢He was an actor, writer, director, and business man
¢Became known for his imaginative use of language and timelessness.
Brief Biography of William Shakespeare
•He was baptized on April 26, 1564
–There were no such things as birth certificates at this time. However, babies were usually baptized three days after their birth—hence Shakespeare’s birth date of April 23, 1564
•He was married at the age of 18 to 26 year old Anne Hathaway
•He fathered three children (two girls, one boy)
–His son died young
•He was part owner of the Globe Theater
•He died on April 23, 1616
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- Major works included John Milton's Paradise Lost about the casting out of angels from heaven and their plans for revenge in hell. John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress was also influential.
- Poetry included the Metaphysical poets like John Donne who used complicated symbols, and Cavalier poets who followed Ben Jonson with pseudo-classical styles. Theater declined without the Elizabethan spirit.
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- Poetry included the Metaphysical poets like John Donne who used complicated symbols, and Cavalier poets who followed Ben Jonson with pseudo-classical styles. Theater declined without the Elizabethan spirit.
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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England in 1564 and received an excellent education focused on grammar and literature. He married Anne Hathaway at age 18 and had three children. From 1585 to 1592, there are no records of Shakespeare's activities, known as his "lost years." He later moved to London and became an actor and playwright, writing 37 plays that have had tremendous influence on the English language including comedies, tragedies, and histories. Shakespeare died in Stratford in 1616 at the age of 52.
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor who wrote some of the most renowned works in English literature. He was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon and received a good education focused on grammar and literature. He married at a young age and had three children. Between 1585-1592, little is known about his activities. He later moved to London and began his career in theater, acting and writing plays. Some of his most famous works include 37 plays and 154 sonnets. He helped introduce new words and phrases to the English language. Shakespeare lived during the Elizabethan era and wrote for The Globe theater in London.
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright and poet widely considered one of the greatest writers in the English language. He wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets over the course of his career. Some of his most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. Shakespeare lived during the Elizabethan era in England and wrote for The Lord Chamberlain's Men theatrical troupe, later known as the King's Men. He helped build The Globe Theater in London, where many of his plays were first performed.
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