The Principles And Practice Of Elocution, Considered In Reference To The Various Professions: Being The Substance Of A Course Of Introductory Lectures

""The Principles and Practice of Elocution, Considered in Reference to the Various Professions: Being the Substance of a Course of Introductory Lectures Delivered at Oxford"" is a book written by Charles John Plumptre in 1861. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of elocution, which is the study of how to speak effectively and persuasively. Plumptre explores the principles and techniques of elocution in relation to various professions, including law, medicine, politics, and the clergy. He covers topics such as pronunciation, intonation, emphasis, and gesture, providing practical advice on how to improve one's speaking skills. The book is based on a series of lectures that Plumptre delivered at Oxford University, and it reflects his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of elocution. Overall, ""The Principles and Practice of Elocution"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills, and it remains a classic work on the subject to this day.During Michaelmas Term, 1860.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.