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1589: First Known Play - The Comedy of Errors

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1589: First Known Play - The Comedy of Errors

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Shakespeare begins his theatrical career, marking the start of his influence on the English language. In this early work, he already shows his mastery of wordplay and begins experimenting with new linguistic forms. The play introduces terms like 'laughing stock' that are still used today.

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During this period, Shakespeare demonstrates his genius for creating compound words. He combines existing words to create new meanings, giving us terms like 'barefaced', 'moonbeam', and 'breakthrough'. This innovative approach to word formation significantly enriched the English vocabulary.

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In the Henry VI trilogy, Shakespeare introduces the practice of turning nouns into verbs, a process called 'verbing'. Examples include 'to dog' (to follow someone), and 'to peace' (to reconcile). This linguistic innovation remains influential in modern English word formation.

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1594: Invention of New Words in Romeo and Juliet

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1594: Invention of New Words in Romeo and Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet showcases Shakespeare's ability to coin new words. He introduces 'assassination' and 'bedroom' to the English language. The play also gives us enduring phrases like 'wild goose chase' and 'star-crossed lovers'.

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1596: The Merchant of Venice - Adding Prefixes and Suffixes

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1596: The Merchant of Venice - Adding Prefixes and Suffixes

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In this period, Shakespeare experiments with adding prefixes and suffixes to existing words, creating terms like 'uncomfortable', 'unreal', and 'countless'. The Merchant of Venice also gives us phrases like 'the quality of mercy' that enrich English literary expression.

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1599: Julius Caesar and Political Language

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1599: Julius Caesar and Political Language

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Julius Caesar contributes significantly to English political discourse, giving us phrases like 'the fault is not in our stars' and 'it was Greek to me'. Shakespeare's work here shows how he enhanced the language of politics and rhetoric.

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Hamlet provides some of the most quoted phrases in English: 'to be or not to be', 'method in madness', and 'cruel to be kind'. The play also introduces words like 'eventful' and 'questionable', demonstrating Shakespeare's continued linguistic creativity.

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1603-1604: Measure for Measure - Administrative Language

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1603-1604: Measure for Measure - Administrative Language

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During this period, Shakespeare enriches administrative and legal vocabulary with terms like 'scrutiny' and phrases such as 'strict observance'. His work influences formal English language across professional domains.

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1605-1606: Macbeth and Psychological Language

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1605-1606: Macbeth and Psychological Language

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Macbeth introduces sophisticated vocabulary for describing psychological states. Words like 'assassination' gain deeper meaning, and phrases like 'the milk of human kindness' enter the language. Shakespeare demonstrates his ability to capture complex emotional concepts in memorable language.

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1610-1611: The Tempest - Final Innovations

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1610-1611: The Tempest - Final Innovations

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In one of his last plays, Shakespeare continues to enrich English with words like 'mountaineer' and phrases such as 'brave new world'. The Tempest represents the culmination of his contribution to the English language, which by this point included over 1,700 words he had invented or first recorded.

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When was 'The Comedy of Errors' written?