Guide to accomplishments in conversation, letter-writing, and oratory

Front matter

Glass Book

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Contents

VOLUME I.

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The Objects, Uses, and Advantages of Writing and

Part I. — Introduction. PA OB

I.— Introductory 9

II. — The Objects, Uses, and Advantages of the Art of Speaking . . 14

III. — The Foundations of the Arts of Speaking and "Writing . . 22

Part II. — Art of Writing. IV. — First Lessons in the Art of Writing 29

V. — Reading and Thinking 36

VI. — Style 41

VII. — Language 46

VIII. — Words — Sentences — Eythm 51

IX. — The Art of Writing 59

Part III. — Art of Reading. X.— The Art of Reading 64

XL— The Art of Reading— What to Avoid— Articulation" .. .. 70

XII. — Pronunciation — Expression 76

XIII. — The Art of the Actor and the Reader 81

XIV. — The Management of the Voice — Tone 87

XV. — Emphasis .. .. 93

XVI. — Pause— Punctuation— Management of the Breath — Inflection 99

XVII. — Attitude — Influence of the Mental over the Physical Powers 107

XVIII. — Illustrations Ill

XIX. — Illustrations of Tone, Emphasis, and Pause .. ., ..118

XX. — Illustrations (continued) 124

XXI. — Illustrations (continued) ..130

XXII. — How to Read Poetry 139

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XXIII.— Reading of Narrative, Argument, and Sentiment .. ..148 XXIV. — Speoial Readings— The Bible .. .. .. ,. ..155

XXV. — Dramatic Reading 161

XXVI.— The Reading of Wit and Humor 170

XXVII.— The Uses of Reading .. 173

XXVIII.- Public Readings 178