The verbal poetic texture of Shakespeare is the greatest the world has known, and is immensely superior to the structure of his plays as plays.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shakespeare’s verbal quality surpasses the structural coherence of his plays.
- In plain terms
- His language is better than his plot organization.
- What can you take from it?
- Craft in language can outweigh structural perfection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does style matter more than structure?
- How do you judge writing quality?
Another view
Structure is often essential for effective storytelling.
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When I read Shakespeare I am struck with wonder That such trivial people should muse and thunder In such lovely language.
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