A Manual Of Elocution: Founded Upon The Philosophy Of The Human Voice (1871)

By M S Mitchell

Book Overview

A Manual of Elocution: Founded Upon the Philosophy of the Human Voice is a book written by M.S. Mitchell in 1871. This book is a comprehensive guide to elocution, which is the art of speaking clearly and effectively. The author has based this manual on the philosophy of the human voice, which involves the study of the physical and psychological aspects of speech. The book is divided into several chapters that cover various topics related to elocution. The first few chapters discuss the anatomy and physiology of the vocal organs, the principles of voice production, and the different types of voices. The subsequent chapters deal with the different elements of speech, such as articulation, pronunciation, emphasis, and intonation.The author has provided numerous exercises and examples throughout the book to help readers improve their elocution skills. These exercises range from simple pronunciation drills to more complex exercises that involve the use of different tones and pitches. Apart from the technical aspects of elocution, the author has also emphasized the importance of expression and emotion in speech. The book includes chapters on the different emotions that can be conveyed through speech, and how to use voice modulation to convey these emotions effectively.Overall, A Manual of Elocution: Founded Upon the Philosophy of the Human Voice is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their speaking skills. It provides a comprehensive guide to elocution that is based on a sound understanding of the science behind speech.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164537245
• ISBN13: 9781164537243
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"