Shakespeare, a Real Trendsetter
May 1, 2011
This short item is not strictly about search, but it provides some insight into language which wizards are working overtime to get computers to understand.
The old saying “history repeats itself” continues to hold true. According to the Phrases.org article “135 Phrases Coined by William Shakespeare” the famous poet can actually be called a trendsetter. We learn:
“Barry Manilow may claim to write the songs, but it was William Shakespeare who coined the phrases. He contributed more phrases and sayings to the English language than any other individual – and most of them are still in daily use.”
Who would have guessed that the popular singer Manilow has a little Shakespeare in him. Phrases such as “All that glitters is not gold,” “As dead as a doornail” and “Good riddance” can be found in some form in books, songs and even in movies. Even if Shakespeare is not actually responsible for coming up with all of those lines the fact that he was able to leave his mark on so many even those who have never read or even heard of his literary works is amazing in itself. Imitation is the truest form of flattery.
Alice Holmes, May 1, 2011
Freebie unlike a college text containing Will’s complete works
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