Delight and power in speech : A universal dramatic reader; a new, complete and…
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"Delight and Power in Speech: A Universal Dramatic Reader" by Leonard G. Nattkemper and George Wharton James is a comprehensive guide written in the early 20th century. This practical work focuses on cultivating effective speech and reading skills, emphasizing the need for enjoyable and clear communication in both personal and public settings. The authors aim to dispel the misconceptions surrounding the art of speech, suggesting that with the right methods, anyone can
learn to express themselves powerfully and eloquently. The opening of the text introduces the significance of speech as a fundamental aspect of human interaction and education. The authors outline their belief that effective communication is attainable by everyone through enjoyment and practice. They critique traditional elocution methods, which often emphasize rigid rules and artificiality, and instead promote a more natural, spontaneous approach to speaking and reading. The initial chapters establish a foundational understanding of intelligible and expressive reading, alongside tips for readers and speakers to engage deeply with literature and articulate their thoughts clearly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nattkemper, Leonard G. |
|---|---|
| Author | James, George Wharton, 1858-1923 |
| LoC No. | 20006689 |
| Title | Delight and power in speech : A universal dramatic reader; a new, complete and practical method of securing delight and efficiency in silent and oral reading and private and public speech; together with a large and varied collection of carefully chosen selections in prose and poetry, with chapters on "The cultivation of the memory" and "After dinner speaking." |
| Original Publication | Pasadena, California: The Radiant Life Press, 1919. |
| Credits | ellinora, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Recitations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71798 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71798-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3504 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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