The Columbian Orator: Containing a Variety of Original and Selected Pieces

Description: This book delves into the art of oratory, emphasizing its significance in human communication and persuasion. Rooted in the classical tradition, it explores the techniques and principles employed by renowned orators of ancient Greece and Rome, such as Demosthenes and Cicero. The author contends that eloquence thrives in societies that cherish liberty and value public discourse, making it particularly relevant to the burgeoning American republic. The book offers practical guidance on various aspects of public speaking, including pronunciation, voice modulation, and effective use of gestures. It highlights the importance of aligning bodily movements with the speaker's emotions and the content of their message. Furthermore, it provides insights into the structure of a compelling speech, emphasizing the significance of introductions, narratives, propositions, confirmations, refutations, and conclusions. By drawing upon historical examples and offering practical advice, this book underscores the enduring power of oratory and its potential to shape opinions, inspire action, and contribute to the flourishing of a free society. The insights gleaned from its pages remain as relevant today as they were in the early years of the American republic, serving as a testament to the timeless principles of effective communication. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Book Title: Columbian Orator : Containing a Variety of Original and Selected Pieces; Together with Rules, Calculated to Improve Youth and Others in the Ornamental and Useful Art of Eloquence (Classic Reprint)

Number of Pages: 306 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Year: 2015

Topic: Personal Growth / General, General, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)

Item Height: 0.6 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help, History

Item Weight: 14.6 Oz

Author: Caleb Bingham

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback