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MODERN ENGLISH: 1500-2000 = 500 years William SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) by Dr. ALEC GILL Shakespeare's influence upon English has no parallel in linguistic history. He was the most happy-go-lucky writer ever! The pen / quill of Shakespeare propelled English into the realm of art. He absorbed the mood of the Renaissance which gradually crept from Italy to northern Europe and Great Britain during the 16th.century. In some respects he brought the New Learning to both the prosperous middle class and ordinary people. A reading public was beginning to emerge. He was at the right place at the right time. The Bard blessed the English language is many ways. Click the sections below to find out more: EVERYDAY PHRASES from his work HAMLET: The most famous soliloquy OTHER ENGLISH WORD MAKERS followed in Shakespeare's word-making footsteps - but never as good or as near. |
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