Representative British Orations Volume 2

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 372K words
Chapters: 38

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Representative British Orations Volume 2 (of 4) by Charles Kendall AdamsAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Sep 6, 2017

Editor's review

This volume, the second of four, is an anthology of representative British orations compiled by Charles Kendall Adams. Oratory as a genre carries a dual value, at once rhetorical art and historical record: readers can observe how speakers marshal arguments and move their audiences, and catch glimpses of parliamentary debate, public events, and the currents of their age. The arrangement invites browsing piece by piece, making the book a useful resource for studying English oratory and British political history. Readers may attend to differences in diction, syntax, and persuasive strategy across eras, and place each speech in its historical context. As a public-domain ebook it is easily accessible, suited to both classroom selections and independent study.

Who it's for

A good fit for

University students studying English oratory and rhetorical technique
Readers interested in British political history and the tradition of public debate
English teachers and speech enthusiasts seeking classroom selections
Advanced learners who want to train close reading on primary texts

Not a good fit for

Beginners with weak English who struggle with long sentences and historical vocabulary
Readers seeking a systematic general history rather than individual texts
General readers who prefer contemporary subjects and modern expression

Reading tips

Read in the chronological order of the pieces, understanding the background before the text.
Choose one speech for close reading, marking arguments, evidence, and rhetorical devices to practice speech analysis.
Read key passages aloud to feel the rhythm, pauses, and tonal design of oratory.
Read alongside sources on British parliamentary history to understand each speech's specific context.

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FAQ

Whose speeches are collected in this book?

This is the second volume of Charles Kendall Adams's anthology of British orations, collecting representative speeches by various British historical figures rather than a single speaker's collection; the pieces follow the anthology's arrangement.

Should the four volumes be read in order?

Each volume collects different speeches under the anthology's scheme, and this volume can be read on its own without loss of understanding. To grasp the overall thread, proceed volume by volume; to read a particular piece, simply consult the table of contents.

Is it suitable for practicing English speechmaking?

Yes. The speeches are mostly historical classics with complete structure and careful rhetoric, useful for analyzing openings, argumentation, and conclusions. Some texts are early, however, with classical vocabulary and syntax, so use annotated or introduced editions.

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