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Poems for Oral Interpretation
Hardcover
Public Speaking & Speech WritingPoetry Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025909141
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Poems for Oral Interpretation is a curated collection designed to bridge the gap between literature and performance. Compiled by experts in the field of speech and elocution, Dwight Everett Watkins and Edwin DuBois Shurter, this anthology serves as a practical guide for students and orators seeking to master the art of spoken verse.
The selection encompasses a diverse range of poetic styles and themes, each chosen specifically for its rhythmic quality and expressive potential. By focusing on the oral delivery of poetry, the work emphasizes the importance of voice, pacing, and emotional resonance in bringing literary texts to life. This volume serves as a significant resource for understanding the historical educational traditions of speech and literary appreciation.
Ideal for those interested in the history of rhetoric and the performing arts, Poems for Oral Interpretation offers a timeless exploration of the power of the spoken word. Whether used for classroom instruction or individual practice, the work remains a vital study of how poetic form and human expression intersect.
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