The speaker's ideal entertainments : for home, church and school. Consisting…
QR code
"The Speaker's Ideal Entertainments: For Home, Church and School" by George M. Vickers is a collection of recitals, dialogues, and dramas written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in elocution and performance, featuring a carefully curated selection of pieces that emphasize effective delivery and gesture. The book includes annotations and hints on dramatic poses to aid both novices and seasoned performers. The opening
of this work presents an introduction that outlines its purpose and structure, emphasizing the importance of elocution in delivering recitations. Vickers expresses confidence in the value of this compilation as a solution to the needs for suitable dramatic material, asserting that the selections are unique, including many new pieces, and are well-suited for educational and entertainment settings. The initial section highlights the book's features, such as the notation of gestures, which should help reciters enhance their performances by incorporating expressive movement effectively. Each piece, curated for its elocutionary merits, invites readers and performers alike to explore the art of storytelling and dramatic presentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Vickers, George M. (George Morley), 1841-1908 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Peirce, Frances E. |
| Title | The speaker's ideal entertainments : for home, church and school. Consisting of recitals, dialogues and dramas |
| Original Publication | United States: S. I. Bell & Co., 1892. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif, Peter Vachuska, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Elocution |
| Subject | Recitations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70748 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70748-8 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!