I just plugged the paper that I am writing on sexuality and contemporary Paganism in to the website at this link, and it was scored as 77-percent Shakespearean.
Too many words such as “Wicca” were not in his extensive vocabulary. Try it with a sample of your own prose.
(Via Odious and Peculiar.)
I have been enjoying your blog since I recently discovered the blogosphere. Thank you for sharing that link, it gave me a chuckle & a bit more confidence in my prose. While I am making the effort to comment, I would like to thank you for “Her Hidden Children.” After completing Hutton’s book I had hoped someone would do something to set the American record straight. Your work was honest, engaging & gracefully written. 🙂
If you are curious, other percentage scores render the following results:
The waters of the Avon almost lap at your feet.
Is this the Bard I see before me?
heh… I submitted my last long blog post, it rated 86% Shakespearean (“Is this the Bard I see before me?”). Fun little app – thanks!
Moma, thanks for your kind words. Erik, well, you beat me on that one.
Wow, the website I wrote promoting the vintage erotica tarot is 87% The Bard. Are you sure that site is for real? Or just an ego booster? But then, I’ve always been able to trust you Chas.