A Modern Reader and Speaker (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Riddle, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330761685 ISBN 13: 9781330761687

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

This book encompasses an anthology of prose and poetry spanning a broad range of narrative, dramatic, and humorous styles. It draws from the works of both classic and contemporary authors, capturing the evolution of literary forms and themes. The collection provides a glimpse into the human experience, exploring universal emotions, societal norms, and the complexities of life. Through the lens of celebrated authors, it delves into the intricacies of love, loss, identity, and the pursuit of meaning. With selections from revered poets like William Wordsworth and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the anthology showcases the power of language to evoke imagery and convey profound truths. It also includes captivating orations by prominent figures such as Elmer Hewitt Capen, offering insights into the role of education and the pursuit of knowledge. This book serves as a testament to the enduring power of literature, showcasing its ability to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and avid readers seeking a comprehensive exploration of the literary landscape.

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Reseña del editor

Excerpt from A Modern Reader and Speaker

I have been greatly assisted by the generous permis sion of authors and publishers to use copious extracts from copyrighted books. Such unusual courtesy as has been extended to me will, I am confident, make the perusers of the contents of this book exclaim with Trinculo: If these be true spies which I wear in my head, here's a goodly sight.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from A Modern Reader and Speaker

In adding another "Reader and Speaker" to the long list of books on "Elocution," "Expression," or what not, I have not been animated by the spirit of any of Dickens's "gen'lmen," who went "down Tom-all-Alone's, a-prayin'," only to say "as the t'other wuns prayed wrong."

I have had in view, especially in the Orations, the union of that which seems modern in the works of the old, well-tried authors, with the literature of to-day. I think that all the selections are adapted to the modern natural method of speaking, by which the speaker seeks to directly move and persuade his hearers, in man-to-man fashion and without manner formally assumed for effect.

I believe that a teacher of reading and speaking, to be completely effective, should be present in the flesh, and, therefore, I have not attempted to give any instructions as to interpretation. Moreover, this country is fortunate in possessing able and competent teachers, who employ different methods, perhaps, but who all lead their pupils through various means to one great end: truth and naturalness of expression.

While my primary object has been to choose pieces adapted to reading aloud, I have not, I trust, lost sight of another vital point - the choice of interesting pieces of every description.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330761685
• ISBN 13: 9781330761687
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 642
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