The Principles Of Elocution: With Exercises And Notations For Pronunciation, Intonation, Emphasis, Gesture And Emotional Expression (1878)

By Alexander Melville Bell

Book Overview

The Principles of Elocution is a book written by Alexander Melville Bell in 1878. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of public speaking, providing readers with exercises and notations for improving their pronunciation, intonation, emphasis, gesture, and emotional expression. The book is intended for anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills, whether they are public speakers, actors, or simply looking to improve their everyday conversation. Bell, a renowned elocutionist and father of Alexander Graham Bell, uses his extensive experience in the field to provide readers with practical advice and exercises that can be applied to any situation. The book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including the importance of clear articulation, the use of vocal inflection to convey emotion, and the role of body language in effective communication. The Principles of Elocution is a timeless resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and is still widely used today.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: 1166597172
• ISBN13: 9781166597177
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"