on elocution, and the public and private utterances of the most ar proved speakers. The introductory part of this work comprises practical suggestions and rules on Style, Qualities of Voice, Articulation, Force and Gestures, in fact, all that pertains to the Culture of the Voice and Delivery. Twenty-three engravings illustrate position, gesture and expression of the Passions in Elocution and Oratory. It is believed that the learner will obtain much that is interesting and profitable, while all who desire to give an easy and forcible expression to their thoughts or their selections will find this subject treated with sufficient fullness for all ordinary purposes, and in accordance with the most approved authors and teachers. The notes that accompany many of the selections contain brief sketches of the circumstances under which the authors wrote, and are intended chiefly to explain the manner in which the several pieces should be read or recited. Before reading a piece it will no doubt be found profitable to the learner to look at the note that accompanies it, also to read the prefatory remarks under the STYLE to which the piece belongs. This is contained in "Index A." To avoid monotony the prose and poetry are intermixed. The indexes will be found copious, carefully prepared, and thoroughly reliable. They will embrace an index of subjects, an index of authors, with title of subjects selected. An index of subjects arranged under the several styles to which they belong, supplemented with notes on the proper delivery of the several styles. An index of poems by their titles, and an index of first lines of poems, thus enabling the reader to turn readily to any subject or author, and rendering every part of the volume available for ready reference. CONTENTS. PAGE. Dr. Channing on Elocution..... Elocution a Matter of Interest to Ladies. |