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5247986 No.5247986[DELETED]  [Reply] [Original]

Shakespeare is the greatest writer of all times
Shakespeare wrote in English
English is the best language for literature

That's my argument. Some of the steps are omitted. Prove me wrong.

>> No.5248015

I can't. It's just too self evident.

>> No.5248043

If you don't write in English, your prose will suck, your ideas will be stupid, and you won't be read.

>> No.5248249

Englishman here.
What's your logic?

P1: English is the best language for literature.
P2: Shakespeare wrote in English.
C: Shakespeare wrote in the best language for literature.

P1: If you write in the best language for literature you are the greatest writer of all time.
P2: Shakespeare wrote in the best language for literature.
C: Shakespeare is the greatest writer of all time.

Not sure about this m8.

Shakespeare is overrated greatly.

>> No.5248251

>2014
>engaging in bardolatry

>> No.5248257
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5248257

>Shakespeare existed