The Delsarte Speaker

The Delsarte Speaker: Or Modern Elocution Designed Especially For Young Folks And Amateurs (1895) is a book written by Henry Davenport Northrop. It is a comprehensive guide to modern elocution, specifically designed for young people and amateur speakers. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the principles of elocution, including breathing, voice production, and articulation. The second part provides a collection of speeches and recitations for practice, including selections from Shakespeare, Longfellow, and other famous writers. The book is based on the teachings of Fran�����ois Delsarte, a French musician and teacher who developed a system of physical and vocal exercises to improve communication skills. The Delsarte Speaker is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking or acting abilities, and is especially useful for students and amateur speakers.Containing A Practical Treatise On The Delsarte System Of Physical Culture, Including Directions For The Cultivation Of The Voice, Correct Attitudes And The Use Of Festures.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.