Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2011-12-30 Public domain in the USA. 352 Sheridan, Thomas 1719 1788 Mohrmann, G. P. 1925 Mohrmann, Gerald Paul 78007557 A Discourse Being Introductory to his Course of Lectures on Elocution and the English Language (1759) Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Sue Fleming, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) http://book.klll.cc/files/38444/38444-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Elocution -- Study and teaching -- Early works to 1800 PN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Language & Communication Category: Teaching & Education 134396 2025-08-15T13:33:43.267100 text/html 130838 2011-12-30T08:16:46 text/html 132109 2025-08-15T13:33:45.775053 application/epub+zip 132543 2025-08-15T13:33:43.658078 application/epub+zip 109348 2025-08-15T13:33:43.441068 application/epub+zip 196122 2025-08-15T13:33:47.538073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182223 2025-08-15T13:33:45.511077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158455 2022-09-17T14:06:55.801278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119229 2025-08-15T13:33:43.072099 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 119034 2011-12-30T08:16:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 119036 2011-12-30T08:16:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21568 2025-08-15T13:33:47.681035 application/rdf+xml 26562 2025-08-15T13:33:43.511076 image/jpeg 3589 2025-08-15T13:33:43.477053 image/jpeg 44942 2011-12-30T08:16:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 123361 2011-12-30T08:16:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 44904 2011-12-30T08:16:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 124122 2025-08-15T13:33:43.285066 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia