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The Importance Of Shakespeare To Poetry

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The Importance of Shakespeare to Poetry  


  
Short Lecture


English 240


June 16, 2004


            William Shakespeare is one of the most influential and well-known poets of all time and his works are essential to the understanding and knowledge of all poetry.  His poems have shaped, influenced, and motivated countless poets and their poems throughout the centuries.  The works of Shakespeare are often referenced and have directly inspired not only many poems, but also many other works of literature.  Shakespeare’s poems must continue to be read, analyzed, taught, and enjoyed because his works form the foundation for poetry in the English language.  


            Shakespeare is perhaps the most read English poet, and for good reason; his sonnets are masterfully structured, with beautifully descriptive language and pleasing rhymes and rhythms, and his plays continue to be performed and studied around the world and converted to movies.  Shakespeare’s work has permeated a vast majority of literature and has been a popular subject for scholarly and literary essays.  His works are invaluable to the world of poetry because of their far-reaching effect and universal appeal.  Although his language is more challenging to read, he writes about topics, ideas, and emotions most individuals can still relate to today.  


Shakespeare’s use of an earlier form of the English language is a common complaint and often used as an excuse to read only the familiar poems and plays.  While the language can pose certain reading difficulties, most editions of his works contain translations and clarifications and the benefits of u...

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