Practical Elocution: Containing Illustrations of the Principles of Reading and Public Speaking (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Niles Sweet

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265518113 ISBN 13: 9780265518113

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of speaking with a practical, time-tested approach that builds clear, confident reading and delivery.

This edition centers on practical elocution—teaching you to read and speak with rhythm, tone, and persuasive power.

This reader-friendly volume combines guidance on elocution with a rich selection of exercises, dialogues, and notes. It aims to help students and public speakers cultivate a cultivated voice, learn effective delivery, and study exemplary passages from ancient and modern authors.

• Foundational lessons on voice, expression, and the rhythms of English reading
• A variety of pieces chosen for reading and recitation practice, with accompanying notes
• Dialogues and prose interwoven with poetry to keep practice engaging and varied
• Biographical sketches and notes that explain how to read or recite each piece

Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone looking to improve public speaking or dramatic reading, this edition offers a practical path to eloquence and effective communication.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265518113
• ISBN 13: 9780265518113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 332