Selections For Parlor Readings (1882)

By Lovell An John Lovell and Son Publisher and John Lovell and Son Publisher

Book Overview

Selections for Parlor Readings is a book published in 1882 by John Lovell and Son Publisher. The book is a collection of poems, stories, and speeches that were popular during the Victorian era and were intended to be read aloud in the parlor. The book features works by well-known authors such as William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Burns, and Charles Dickens, as well as lesser-known writers of the time. The pieces in the book cover a range of topics, from love and romance to patriotism and politics. The book also includes a section on elocution, providing tips on how to read aloud effectively. Overall, Selections for Parlor Readings offers a glimpse into the literary tastes and cultural interests of Victorian society.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: 1120702518
• ISBN13: 9781120702517
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"