01997cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500270016226400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800330040652011350043953400450157465300160161985600430163599900170167817378UtSlPG20260610133415.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aMiles, Alfred H.q(Alfred Henry),d1848-192910aSuccessful Recitations 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-22  aE-text prepared by Roy Brown  a"Successful Recitations" by Alfred H. Miles is a compilation of poetry designed for performance, likely curated in the early 20th century. This collection emphasizes the art of recitation, highlighting the importance of clarity, style, and emotional connection when presenting poetry in front of an audience. The book features a variety of recitatives from different authors, focusing on themes of patriotism, personal experience, and national pride.  The opening of the work sets the stage for its purpose, discussing what constitutes a successful recitation, including the significance of picturesque and dramatic elements. Miles posits that the reader’s ability to connect and command attention is crucial for effective recitation. He acknowledges that while the reader is central to the recitation's success, engaging content—often selected by public preference—plays a fundamental role. The initial sections feature foundational thoughts that guide the selection of pieces within the collection, aiming to inspire performers to deliver meaningful and memorable recitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRecitations40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17378  c58766d58766