Shakespeare’s ability to shape the English language into expressive written works gave him the ability to affect the language as he did. Literature and language has been transformed and based of Shakespeare. In addition to adding a tremendous amount to the language, Shakespeare’s work offered a reflection on the language itself through the natural underlying rhythm in English Speech. He has contributed tremendously to great works throughout history. William Shakespeare influences English writers today through new words, expressions, and theme.
William Shakespeare inspired and influenced the English literature through the use of new words in his master works. Even today he is being represented for his wonderful achievement in the writing world. New world stated that,” Many original Shakespearean words and phrases have since become embedded in English, particularly through projects such as Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary which quoted Shakespeare more than any other writer” ("William Shakespeare."). Thus, Shakespeare is being used for today’s literature era. Shakespeare lived in a time when the English language was loose, spontaneous, and not regulated. “Lack of grammatical rules offered the genius of Shakespeare virtually unrestricted license to
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Most phrases from the English language are originated from his literature. “It was a two way process in which literary language gained ascendancy in the process toward standardization and descriptive popular speech enriched the literary language” ("William Shakespeare."). The origination from most expressions that we commonly use comes from Shakespeare and his poetry. Shakespeare expressions brought a new psychological realism and depth to drama that showed the rich diversity of language (Suzmen). Expressions used throughout history, even to current day, are based off Shakespearean