A trusted collection of prose and poetry plus practical elocution rules, ideal for home reading circles and advanced classrooms.
This edition gathers choice selections from standard authors in prose and poetry, paired with a concise, practical guide to elocution. Revised to be unexceptionable in tone, it aims to enlarge the enjoyment of family reading while serving as a textbook for higher ladies’ classes in schools. The book also includes a brief compendium of essential elocutionary instruction, designed for teachers and pupils alike.
Contained within are familiar pieces for reading and recitation, along with plain instruction on articulation, inflection, emphasis, modulation, and pauses. It presents a balanced blend of literary selections and accessible guidance, rooted in practical use rather than theory.
- Readable selections from well-known authors suitable for classroom and circle-discussion
- Clear, simple rules of elocution to improve speaking and delivery
- Practical guidance for teachers and students focused on real-world use
- Aimed at enhancing confidence, expression, and enjoyment in reading aloud
Ideal for readers who seek both literary variety and practical voice training in a single, accessible edition.