The Literary Class Book

The Literary Class Book: Or Readings In English Literature; And The Art Of Reading And The Principles Of Elocution is a comprehensive guide to English literature and the art of reading and public speaking. Written by Robert Sullivan, the book is designed to provide students and teachers with a thorough understanding of English literature, including its history, major authors, and important works.The Literary Class Book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of English literature. The first section provides an overview of English literature from its earliest beginnings to the present day. This section includes information on major literary movements, such as the Renaissance, Romanticism, and Modernism, as well as important authors and works from each period.The second section of the book focuses on the art of reading and public speaking. This section provides practical tips and techniques for improving reading skills, including how to read aloud effectively, how to use voice and gesture to convey meaning, and how to engage an audience.The third section of the book covers the principles of elocution, or the study of speech and pronunciation. This section includes information on the sounds of English, how to pronounce difficult words, and how to use intonation and emphasis to convey meaning.Throughout the book, Sullivan provides numerous examples of literary works and speeches, as well as exercises and activities designed to help students improve their reading and public speaking skills. The Literary Class Book is an essential resource for anyone studying English literature or seeking to improve their reading and public speaking abilities.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.