A Discourse Being Introductory to his Course of Lectures on Elocution and the English Language (1759) (Registro nro. 79283)
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| LC control number | 78007557 |
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
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| Classification number | PN |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Sheridan, Thomas, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1719-1788 |
| 245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | A Discourse Being Introductory to his Course of Lectures on Elocution and the English Language (1759) |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2011 |
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| Content type term | text |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2011-12-30 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Sue Fleming, Joseph<br/>Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at<br/>http://www.pgdp.net |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "A Discourse Being Introductory to his Course of Lectures on Elocution and the English Language" by Thomas Sheridan is a scholarly address delivered in the mid-18th century, specifically in 1759. The book serves as a foundational piece in the study of elocution, which focuses on the art of effective speaking and presentation in the English language. It reflects the intellectual currents of the time, aiming to refine public speaking skills as crucial to the development of English and the promotion of eloquence in formal settings. In this discourse, Sheridan critiques the neglect of elocution and proposes a systematic approach to studying the English language that aligns with classical rhetorical traditions. He emphasizes the importance of spoken language over written, arguing that effective communication through speech is essential for moral and societal progress. The book outlines a vision for establishing formal education in elocution, proposing that mastering the spoken word can elevate both individual and national dignity. Sheridan's passionate advocacy underscores his belief that nurturing oratory skills will lead to personal refinement and enhance public discourse, positioning eloquence as vital for thriving democratic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Elocution -- Study and teaching -- Early works to 1800 |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Mohrmann, G. P., |
| Dates associated with a name | 1925- |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38444">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38444</a> |
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