Fireside Recitations: Being a Choice Collection of Instructive, Emotional, and Humurous Pieces; In Porse and Poetry, Impartially Adapted for Reading ... Select Home Circles (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gus Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 042829345X ISBN 13: 9780428293451

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Fireside Recitations is a classic collection of instructive, emotional, and humorous pieces adapted for reading and speaking.

Compiled for refined, select home circles, this edition gathers a diverse mix of verse and prose designed to be read aloud or shared in small gatherings. The material is presented in a straightforward, accessible style that invites clear storytelling and expressive reading, making it a handy resource for family evenings or classroom demonstrations.

Inside you’ll find a variety of pieces chosen for their character, rhythm, and emotional range. It’s a practical treasury for readers who enjoy performing or reciting to an audience, with selections that range from light humor to touching reflection.

• Accessible language and straightforward pacing ideal for read-aloud practice
• Verse and prose selections suited for informal recitations and gatherings
• A historical snapshot of late 19th‑century American popular verse
• Content designed to entertain, educate, and inspire listening audiences

Ideal for fans of classic recitation, storytelling in groups, and practitioners of public reading who seek a curated, enduring set of pieces.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 042829345X
• ISBN 13: 9780428293451
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 546