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Lincoln left a wealth of memorable speeches and essays, brought to life for the first time in this audio. 2 cassettes.
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LINCOLN'S PROSE follows his writing chronologically, starting with an 1848 description of Niagara Falls and ending with the stirring words of his second inaugural address in 1865 (". . . with malice toward none, with charity toward all. . ."). The anthology shows the remarkable evolution of his ideas and convictions during this seventeen-year period. No commentary accompanies the text, so George Vail's reading has particular immediacy. Vail's slight twang ("leadin'" or "claimin'") and understated delivery call attention to Lincoln's humor, modesty and measured, but passionate, judgments. In Vail's presentation Lincoln comes alive as an immensely human person. J.H.L. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
From Library Journal:
These two collections of Lincoln's writings reveal the inner thoughts and feelings as well as the public side of this much-admired President. In Lincoln's Letters, he writes of personal matters including an account of escaping an unwanted marriage and the depression that plagued him from a young age. Additionally, there are a number of letters to generals and politicians concerning the conduct of the Civil War and other governmental matters. Lincoln's Prose includes "The First Inaugural Address" and "The Gettysburg Address," two of his most powerful and eloquent speeches along with other speeches and essays setting forth his views on slavery, race, and the principles of a democratic nation. These writings of Lincoln remain relevant even at the end of the 20th century, especially his interpretation of the Constitution and the treatment of minorities in a democratic state. Marshal Brooks reads with clarity, although his habit of omitting the "g" at the end of words can be annoying. Recommended for most collections.?Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherCommuters Library
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 1883049520
- ISBN 13 9781883049522
- BindingAudio Cassette
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