Publisher's Synopsis
The Elocutionist is a book compiled by James S. Knowles, containing a diverse collection of pieces in both prose and verse. The book is specifically designed to showcase the art of reading in the most comprehensive sense of the term, making it an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their elocution skills. The pieces included in the book are carefully chosen to demonstrate a range of styles and moods, from humorous anecdotes to serious speeches, and cover a variety of topics including history, politics, and literature. The book is an excellent tool for students, actors, public speakers, and anyone looking to improve their reading and speaking abilities.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.