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_aBrewer, David J. _q(David Josiah), _d1837-1910 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-11-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Kent Fielden | ||
| 520 | _a"The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10)" by David J. Brewer and Edward A. Allen is a comprehensive collection of notable speeches and orations, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This work aims to preserve and present the most significant oratory from various historical figures, focusing particularly on the influential Anglo-Saxon tradition, which includes both British and American speakers. As a volume dedicated to the art of rhetoric, it seeks to capture the impact of spoken words as an essential medium for conveying human thought and emotions, while also emphasizing the importance of oratory in the pursuit of freedom and justice throughout history. The opening of this volume introduces the foundational concepts of oratory, emphasizing its profound influence on persuasion and action. In the preface, David J. Brewer articulates the power of the speaker to sway audiences through eloquence and conviction, effectively setting the stage for the speeches that will follow. Brewer reflects on the historical significance of orators and their role in pivotal moments of social and political change, invoking examples from ancient to contemporary figures. Edward A. Allen then delves into the tradition of Anglo-Saxon oratory, discussing its roots and evolution, suggesting that the spirit of freedom has consistently inspired profound speeches in English-speaking contexts, culminating in the anticipation of a diverse collection of orations that reveal the voices of those who have shaped our understanding of liberty and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSpeeches, addresses, etc. | ||
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_aAllen, Edward A. _q(Edward Archibald), _d1843-1922 |
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