New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and…
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"New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory" by Henry Davenport Northrup is an instructional guide focused on the art of writing and public speaking, likely written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a comprehensive resource for young students and aspiring orators, intending to enhance their writing skills while providing a collection of readings and recitations from renowned authors. Central themes include mastering composition,
developing an elegant style, and effective techniques for public oratory. The opening of this guide outlines the necessity for clarity and elegance in written communication, emphasizing that expressing thoughts skillfully is an essential skill for students. Northrup discusses the challenges faced by learners, such as the common fear of composition assignments, and offers encouragement by sharing that even great writers faced similar struggles. He introduces practical advice on writing, including selecting suitable subjects, developing a personal style, and the importance of reading widely to improve both language and thought. The aim is to inspire confidence and equip readers with useful tools for enhancing their writing and speaking abilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Northrop, Henry Davenport, 1836-1909 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02001242 |
| Title | New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory |
| Original Publication | United States: National Publishing Co.,1901. |
| Credits | MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Elocution |
| Subject | Recitations |
| Subject | Readers |
| Subject | English language -- Composition and exercises |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66982 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66982-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 956 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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