I. FULTON, T. C. TRUEBLOOD, AND E. P. TRUEBLOOD
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The Athenaeum Press
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BOSTON . U.S.A.
PREFACE
The purpose of the compilers of this volume is:--
_First_, to provide some new material in poetry and eloquence that has
never before appeared in books of this character, in addition to many
standard selections familiar to the general public;
_Second_, to furnish selections that will stand the test of literary
criticism and at the same time prove to be popular and successful for
public entertainment;
_Third_, to offer for the use of classes in public speaking such
carefully selected literature of varied scope as will be helpful and
stimulating in the practice of reading aloud and profitable in acquiring
power of vocal interpretation;
_Fourth_, to stimulate interest in the works of the authors from whom we
have chosen and in the speeches or books from which extracts have been
taken;
_Fifth_, to present as models for students in public speaking notable
specimens of eloquence, among which are masterpieces of the seven great
orators of the world and from the six great triumphs in the history of
American oratory;
_Sixth_, to provide carefully chosen scenes from a few standard, modern
dramas for class-room and platform use.
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