The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical Delivery and the Outlines of GestureSidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 - 408 страница |
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It is the language of nature in the strictest sense , and makes its way to the heart ,
without the utterance of a single sound . Ancient and modern orators are full of
the power of action ; and action , as with the illustrious Grecian orator , seems to ...
It is the language of nature in the strictest sense , and makes its way to the heart ,
without the utterance of a single sound . Ancient and modern orators are full of
the power of action ; and action , as with the illustrious Grecian orator , seems to ...
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In magnificent gesture the action is flowing and unconstrained , the preparations
are made in some graceful curve , the transitions are easy , and the
accompaniments correct , and in all respects illustrative of the principal action .
The mo . tions ...
In magnificent gesture the action is flowing and unconstrained , the preparations
are made in some graceful curve , the transitions are easy , and the
accompaniments correct , and in all respects illustrative of the principal action .
The mo . tions ...
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Like a sick man , the sufferer tosses incessantly , and finds himself uneasy in
every situation . These are some of the most obvious simple and complex
significant gestures . The Grace of Action . The grace of oratorical action consists
chiefly in ...
Like a sick man , the sufferer tosses incessantly , and finds himself uneasy in
every situation . These are some of the most obvious simple and complex
significant gestures . The Grace of Action . The grace of oratorical action consists
chiefly in ...
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What a noble idea doth it give of that wonderful orator ' s action ! I grasp it with
ardour ; I transport myself in imagination to old Athens . I mingle with the popular
assembly , I behold the lightning , I listen to the thunder of Demosthenes . I feel
my ...
What a noble idea doth it give of that wonderful orator ' s action ! I grasp it with
ardour ; I transport myself in imagination to old Athens . I mingle with the popular
assembly , I behold the lightning , I listen to the thunder of Demosthenes . I feel
my ...
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Ludovicus Cresollius , a Jesuit of Brittanny , who wrote a treatise upon the perfect
action and pronunciation of an orator , published in Paris in 1620 , gives the
following description of the delivery of a public speaker , whose style was
polished ...
Ludovicus Cresollius , a Jesuit of Brittanny , who wrote a treatise upon the perfect
action and pronunciation of an orator , published in Paris in 1620 , gives the
following description of the delivery of a public speaker , whose style was
polished ...
Шта други кажу - Напишите рецензију
Нисмо пронашли ниједну рецензију на уобичајеним местима.
Друга издања - Прикажи све
Чести термини и фразе
action admiration affection appear authority beauty become body called cause character common conduct consider death delight direct divine duty earth eloquence equal example expression eyes fall father fear feel follow force friends gesture give glory grace hand happiness head hear heart heaven honour hope human idea imagination impression interest judge justice kind language laws less liberty light living look Lord manner means ment mind moral nature never objects observe once orator pain pass passions perfect perhaps person pleasure possess present principle produce proper reason receive religion rest rise round rule scene seems sense sentiments soul sound speak spirit suffer thee things thou thought tion truth turn virtue voice whole
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| Наслов | The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical ... |
| Аутор | Increase Cooke |
| Сакупио/ла | Increase Cooke |
| Издавач | Sidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 |
| Оригинал из | Јавна библиотека града Њујорка |
| Дигитализовано | 30 мај 2007 |
| Дужина | 408 страница |
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