William Shakespeare3
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
（1）His 37 Plays
16 comedies
4 great comedies
11 tragedies
4 greatest tragedies
10 historical plays
2 remarkable ones: HenryⅣ
HenryⅤ
4 great comedies
The Merchant of venice 《威尼斯商人》
A Midsu mmer Night‘s Dream 《仲夏夜之梦》As You Like It 《皆大欢喜》
Twelfth night 《第十二夜》
4 greatest tragedies
Hamlet《哈姆雷特》
Othello《奥赛罗》
King Lear《李尔王》
Macbeth 《麦克白》
（2 long poems:
Venus and Adonis (1593)
《维纳斯与阿都尼》,
The Rape of Lucrece (1594).
《鲁克丽丝受辱记》,
154 sonnets(十四行诗)
2）His Poetical Works
His Influence
1) Contributions to language
Many words and commonly used phrases have been added to everyday English vocabulary through their appearance in Shakespeare's works.
2) Effects on literature
Shakespeare's plays & poetry have had a pervasive influence on world literature. Most of the great literary figures of the world have been inspired & stimulated by his achievement.
1. Shakespeare’s four great tragedies are _________
A. Anthony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, King Lear, Timon of Athens
B. Twelfth Night, Cynbeline, The Winter’s Tale, and The Tempest
C. Hamlet, Othello, King John, and Macbeth
D. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth