Concept
Elocution - Early works to 1800
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Sheridan's and Henderson's practical method of reading and reciting English poetry, Elucidated by a variety of examples taken some of our most popular poets, [a]nd the manner pointed out in which they were read or recited by the above gentlemen: intended for the improvement of youth, and as a [n]ecessary introduction to Dr. Enfield's speaker.
Date: 1797- Books
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A course of lectures on elocution: together with two dissertations on language; and some other tracts relative to those subjects. A new edition. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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An introductory essay on the art of reading, and speaking in public, part first and second; In which an investigation of the principles of written language is attempted. By Samuel Whyte, principal of the English grammar and Classic-School.
Whyte, S. (Samuel), 1733-1811.Date: 1800- Books
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The melody of speaking delineated; or, elocution taught like music, by visible signs, Adapted to the Tones, Inflexions, and Variations of Voice in Reading and Speaking; with Directions for Modulation, and expressing the Passions. Exemplified by select Passages from the best Authors, some of which have not appeared in any of the best Collections. By J. Walker, Author of Elements of Elocution, Rhetorical Grammar, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1787- Books
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An essay upon pronunciation and gesture, founded upon the best rules and authorities of the ancients, ecclesiastical and civil, and adorned with the finest rules of elocution.
Le Faucheur, Michel, 1585-1657.Date: MDCCL. [1750]