The Art of Elocution, Or, Logical and Musical Reading and Declamation: With an Appendix, Containing a Copious Practice in Oratorical, Poetical, and Dramatic Reading and Recitation ; the Whole Forming a Complete Speaker, Well Adapted to Private Pupils, Classes, and the Use of Schools |
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... spirit of their diction . If he go a step further , and read them under the direc- tion of a guide who can point out to him the peculiar merits of each , and show him , analytically , how every beauty may be heightened and brought out ...
... spirit of their diction . If he go a step further , and read them under the direc- tion of a guide who can point out to him the peculiar merits of each , and show him , analytically , how every beauty may be heightened and brought out ...
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... spirits do not seem- to have been high , but they were singularly equable . His temper was serious , perhaps stern ; but it was a temper which no sufferings could render sullen or fret- ful . Such as it was , when on the eve of great ...
... spirits do not seem- to have been high , but they were singularly equable . His temper was serious , perhaps stern ; but it was a temper which no sufferings could render sullen or fret- ful . Such as it was , when on the eve of great ...
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... spirit , let us also walk [ in the spirit ] . PRONOMINAL PHRASE in reply . ' The rule holds , also , on repetition of a common phrase in re- ply , in dialogue , -or in reference to previously spoken words by another party . * Pronouns ...
... spirit , let us also walk [ in the spirit ] . PRONOMINAL PHRASE in reply . ' The rule holds , also , on repetition of a common phrase in re- ply , in dialogue , -or in reference to previously spoken words by another party . * Pronouns ...
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... spirits must be incapable . But these objections , though sanctioned by eminent names , originate ( we venture to say ) in profound ignorance of the art of poetry . What is spirit ? What are our own minds - the portion of spirit with ...
... spirits must be incapable . But these objections , though sanctioned by eminent names , originate ( we venture to say ) in profound ignorance of the art of poetry . What is spirit ? What are our own minds - the portion of spirit with ...
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... spirits , to be let loose at will . Under her teaching , he who will , may learn their mastery ; subdue them to his power ; and call them to his aid , when he would cast a spell over the minds and hearts of his fellow - men . This is ...
... spirits , to be let loose at will . Under her teaching , he who will , may learn their mastery ; subdue them to his power ; and call them to his aid , when he would cast a spell over the minds and hearts of his fellow - men . This is ...
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