The Book Of Recitations

The Book Of Recitations

Charles William Smith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781104481254
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The Book of Recitations, published in 1857, is a collection of passages from the works of some of the best poets and dramatists of the time. Compiled by Charles William Smith, the book includes a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, drama, and prose. The passages are meant to be recited aloud, and the book was likely intended for use in public speaking or elocution classes.The book is organized thematically, with sections on love, nature, war, and other topics. Each section includes a variety of passages, ranging from short poems to longer excerpts from plays. The poets and dramatists represented in the book include Shakespeare, Milton, Keats, Wordsworth, and many others.In addition to the passages themselves, the book includes brief introductions to each section, as well as notes on pronunciation and emphasis. There are also suggestions for how to use the book in a classroom or public speaking setting.Overall, The Book of Recitations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature of the 19th century, as well as for those looking to improve their public speaking skills.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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