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100 1 _aNorthrop, Henry Davenport,
_d1836-1909
245 1 0 _aNew Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-21
508 _aMFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"New Century Speaker and Writer: Being a Standard Work on Composition and Oratory" by Henry Davenport Northrup is an instructional guide focused on the art of writing and public speaking, likely written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a comprehensive resource for young students and aspiring orators, intending to enhance their writing skills while providing a collection of readings and recitations from renowned authors. Central themes include mastering composition, developing an elegant style, and effective techniques for public oratory. The opening of this guide outlines the necessity for clarity and elegance in written communication, emphasizing that expressing thoughts skillfully is an essential skill for students. Northrup discusses the challenges faced by learners, such as the common fear of composition assignments, and offers encouragement by sharing that even great writers faced similar struggles. He introduces practical advice on writing, including selecting suitable subjects, developing a personal style, and the importance of reading widely to improve both language and thought. The aim is to inspire confidence and equip readers with useful tools for enhancing their writing and speaking abilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: National Publishing Co., 1901
653 _aElocution
653 _aRecitations
653 _aReaders
653 _aEnglish language -- Composition and exercises
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/newcenturyspeake00nort
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66982
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