25 results filtered with: 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]- Books
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Elements of Elocution: In which the principles of reading and speaking are investigated; and such pauses, emphasis, and inflexious of voice, as are suitable to every variety of sentence, are distinctly pointed out and explained; with directions for strengthening and modulating the voice, so as to render it varied, forcible, and harmonious. To which is added, a complete system of the passions, showing how they affect the countenance, tone of voice, and gesture of the body, exemplified by a copious selection of the most striking passages of Shakespeare. The whole illustrated by copper-plates, explaining the nature of accent, emphasis; inflexion, and cadence. The second edition; with alterations and additions. By John Walker, author of the critical pronouncing dictionary, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1799- Books
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The elements of reading: being select and easy English lessons, for young readers of both sexes: designed as a sequel to the spelling-book, and a proper introduction to the speaker, or any other selection of a like nature. By the Rev. J. Adams, A. M. Author of Lectiones Selectae, and Exercises in Latin Composition. Published at the Request of several eminent Instructors of Youth.
Adams, John, 1750?-1814.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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The speaker: or, miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed an essay on elocution. By William Enfield, LL. D. lecturer on the belles lettres in the academy at warrington.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The Speaker: Or, Miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed, an essay on elogcution. By William Enfield, L.L.D. lecturer on the belle's letters in the academy at Warrington.
Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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The elements of reading: being select and easy English lessons, for young readers of both sexes: designed as a sequel to the spelling-book, and a proper introduction to the speaker, or any other selection of a like nature. By the Rev. J. Adams, A. M. Author of Lectiones Selectae, and Exercises in Latin Composition Published at the Request of several eminent Instructors of Youth.
Adams, John, 1750?-1814.Date: 1795- Books
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Exercises in elocution; selected from various authors, and arranged under proper heads: intended as a sequel to a work intitled The speaker. By William Enfield, LL. D. Lecturer ON The Belles Lettres In The Academy At Warrington. A new edition. To which are added, counsels to young men, in a letter from a father to his son.
Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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The young orator. Containing a collection of lessons in elocution. Taken from the best English and French writers. Selected for the use of Loughborough-House School.
Turner, R. (Richard), 1753-1788.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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An introduction to reading, for the use of schools.
Date: M,DCC,XCII. [1792]- Books
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The new art of speaking, or, a complete modern system of rhetoric, elocution, and oratory; comprizing all the rules of those elegant arts; And including every Thing necessary to form the Persuasive and Accomplished Speaker, And to give Propriety not only to the Words but Actions of the Orator; with Examples of some of the most admired and celebrated Speeches and Orations, both Ancient and Modern. The Whole being particularly calculated to improve or refresh the Memories of the Right Honourable and Honourable Members of both Houses of Parliament; the reverend Gentlemen of the Church; Students designed for the Bar; Lecturers on Physical, Chemical, Chirurgical, Mathematical or any other Subjects, and all such of both Sexes as attend the public Disputations at The School for Eloquence The Palladium, or Liberal Academy of Eloquence, The Cassino, or Female Parliament, The Forum, The Oratorical Society, La Belle Assembleé, Apollo Society, held at Carlisle House Free Mason's Hall Great Marlborough Street Haymarket Mitre Tavern Fleet-Str. Haymarket Grafton Street, Soho Queen's Arms, Coachmakers Hall, Robin Hood, &c. &c. &c. Inscribed to the Hon. C. Fox, and E. Burke, Esq.
Date: [1785?]- Books
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A synopsis of a course of elocution. By Henry Mcnab.
Macnab, Henry Gray, 1761-1823.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Exercises in elocution; selected from various authors, and arranged under proper heads: intended as a sequel to a work intitled The speaker. By William Enfield, LL. D. Lecturer on the Belles Lettres in the Academy at Warrington.
Date: MDCCXCI. [1791]- Books
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A letter to the Rev. John Gardiner, Rector of Brailsford,&c in the county of Derby; and Curate of St. Mary Magdalen, Taunton. Occasioned by his Brief reflections on the eloquence of the pulpit. By the author of Remarks on Mr. Gardiner's sermon preached at the consecration of the colours of the Somerset Light Dragoons, and on his Sermon on the Fast-Day, 1795.
Author of Remarks on Mr. Gardiner's Sermon.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]- Books
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A new American selection of lessons in reading and speaking. Consisting of sacred, moral, and historical extracts; humorous, entertaining, and descriptive pieces; select sentences and maxims; poetry, dialogues, &c. To which are added, elements of gesture, illustrated wit copper-plate engravings. Designed for the use of schools. By Joseph Dana, A.B.
Dana, Joseph, 1769-1849.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Books
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Avis en forme de lettre a Monsieur L'Avocat de Hollande auteur des lettres familieres &c. Par Mr. Van de Soub etudiant en L'Université de Louvain.
Soub, Mr. van de.Date: [1782]- Books
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Elements of elocution. Being the substance of a course of lectures on the art of reading; ... In two volumes. ... By J. Walker, ...
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1781- Books
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The art of speaking in publick: or an essay on the action of an orator; as to his pronunciation and gesture. Useful in the senate or theatre, the court, the camp, as well as the bar and pulpit.
Le Faucheur, Michel, 1585-1657.Date: 1727- 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. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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Directions concerning pronunciation and gesture.
Wesley, John, 1703-1791.Date: M.DCC.XLIX. [1749]- Books
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Lectures on the art of reading; First Part: Containing The Art of Reading Prose. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M. Author of Lectures on Elocution, British Education, &c.
Sheridan, Thomas, 1719-1788.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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The speaker: or, miscellaneous pieces, selected from the best English writers, and disposed under proper heads, with a view to facilitate the improvement of youth in reading and speaking. To which is prefixed, an essay on elocution. By William Enfield, L. L. D. lecturer on the belles lettres in the academy at warrington. ...
Date: M,DCC,LXXXVI. [1786]