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Rudiments Of Elocution: Founded On Rush's Philosophy Of The Human Voice (1842)

Rudiments Of Elocution: Founded On Rush's Philosophy Of The Human Voice (1842)

Weston, Sullivan Hardy

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LinguisticsFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 110437692X
ISBN13: 9781104376925
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rudiments of Elocution: Founded on Rush's Philosophy of the Human Voice is a book written by Weston Sullivan Hardy and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of elocution, which refers to the skill of speaking clearly and effectively in public. The book is based on the philosophy of James Rush, a 19th-century American physician who believed that the voice was a powerful tool for communication and expression.The book begins with an introduction to the principles of elocution, including the importance of breath control, articulation, and pronunciation. It then goes on to provide detailed instructions on how to improve these skills through various exercises and techniques. The book also includes chapters on the use of gesture and expression, as well as the importance of tone and inflection in conveying meaning.Throughout the book, Hardy emphasizes the importance of practice and repetition in mastering the art of elocution. He provides numerous examples of speeches and passages from literature to illustrate his points, and encourages readers to practice these exercises regularly in order to improve their skills.Overall, Rudiments of Elocution is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. It provides a detailed and practical guide to the art of elocution, based on the philosophy of one of the leading thinkers of the time. Whether you are a student, a professional speaker, or simply someone who wants to improve their communication skills, this book is an excellent resource.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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