Successful Recitations
A Diverse Anthology of Literary Performance PiecesBy Various
Length11h 51m
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"Successful Recitations" is an anthology that captures the art and finesse of public speaking through a curated selection of speeches and recitations from renowned figures across various disciplines. This compilation emphasizes diverse styles, from the impassioned rhetoric of political leaders to the poignant expressions of literary icons, providing insightful commentary on the context and significance of each piece. The collection serves as both a historical archive and a practical guide, illustrating how effective communication can influence societal change and inspire individuals through the ages. The authors of this anthology represent a collective of scholars and practitioners well-versed in the nuances of oratory and its impact on culture. Their dedication to preserving these critical pieces of rhetoric stems from a belief in the transformational power of words, inspired by the speeches that have shaped major historical moments. Through their meticulous selection and analysis, they provide readers with a lens to appreciate the artistry behind each recitation. This anthology is highly recommended for anyone interested in enhancing their own speaking skills or understanding the profound impact of oratory on society. Whether a student, a professional, or an enthusiast of rhetoric, "Successful Recitations" offers invaluable perspectives and practical insights that will inspire and empower readers to engage more effectively in their own communications.
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GenrePoetry
Length11 hrs 51 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
101THE BOYS' RETURN.
2THE ROYAL RECITER.
102"SOUND THE ASSEMBLY!"
3PREFATORY.
103THE ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR.
4CONTENTS.
104FOR THE EMPIRE.
5THE ROYAL RECITER
105WANTED—A CROMWELL.
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6JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND.
106ENGLAND'S IRONSIDES.
7THE RED ROSE OF WAR.
107THE THREE CHERRY-STONES.
8ENGLAND.
108THE MIDSHIPMAN'S FUNERAL.
9A SONG FOR AUSTRALIA
109LADYSMITH.: I.—LADYSMITH OCCUPIED.
10THE PLOUGHSHARE OF OLD ENGLAND.
110THE SIX-INCH GUN.
11THE STORY OF ABEL TASMAN.
111ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
12THE GROOM'S STORY.
112THE HERO OF OMDURMAN.
13THE HARDEST PART I EVER PLAYED.
113BOOT AND SADDLE.
14THE STORY OF MR. KING.
114THE MIDNIGHT CHARGE.
15THE ART OF "POETRY."
115MAFEKING.
16THE KING OF BRENTFORD'S TESTAMENT.
116THE FIGHT AT RORKE'S DRIFT
17UNIVERSALLY RESPECTED.: I.
117RELIEVED!
18THE AMENITIES OF SHOPPING.
118HOW SAM HODGE WON THE VICTORIA CROSS.
19SHAMUS O'BRIEN: A TALE OF '98.
119THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.
20HOME, SWEET HOME.
120A BALLAD OF WAR.
21THE CANE-BOTTOM'D CHAIR.
121THE ALMA.
22THE ALMA.
122AFTER ALMA,
23THE MAMELUKE CHARGE.
123BALACLAVA.
24MY LADY'S LEAP.
124AFTER BALACLAVA,
25A SONG FOR THE END OF THE SEASON.
125INKERMAN.
26THE AGED PILOT MAN.
126KILLED IN ACTION.
27TIM KEYSER'S NOSE.
127AT THE BREACH.
28THE LOST EXPRESSION.
128SANTA FILOMENA.
29A NIGHT SCENE.
129THE LITTLE HATCHET STORY.
30KARL, THE MARTYR.
130THE LOSS OF THE "BIRKENHEAD."
31THE ROMANCE OF TENACHELLE.
131ELIHU.
32MICHAEL FLYNN.
132THE LAST OF THE "EURYDICE."
33A NIGHT WITH A STORK.
133THE WARDEN OF THE CINQUE PORTS.
34AN UNMUSICAL NEIGHBOUR.
134ENGLAND'S DEAD.
35THE CHALICE.
135MEHRAB KHAN.
36LIVINGSTONE.
136THE RED THREAD OF HONOUR.
37IN SWANAGE BAY.
137THE PRIVATE OF THE BUFFS.
38BALLAD OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.
138A FISHERMAN'S SONG.
39PHADRIG CROHOORE.
139THE FIELD OF WATERLOO.
40CUPID'S ARROWS.
140THE LAY OF THE BRAVE CAMERON.
41THE CROCODILE'S DINNER PARTY.
141A SONG FOR STOUT WORKERS.
42"TWO SOULS WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT."
142AT THE BURIAL OF A VETERAN.
43A RISKY RIDE.
143NAPOLEON AND THE BRITISH SAILOR.
44ON MARRIAGE.
144THE BURIAL OF SIR JOHN MOORE.
45THE ROMANCE OF CARRIGCLEENA.
145AT TRAFALGAR.
46THE FALSE FONTANLEE.
146CAMPERDOWN.
47THE LEGEND OF SAINT LAURA.
147THE ARMADA.
48DAVID SHAW, HERO.
148MR. BARKER'S PICTURE.
49BROTHERHOOD.
149THE WOODEN LEG.
50THE STRAIGHT RIDER.
150THE ENCHANTED SHIRT.
51WOMEN AND WORK.
151JIM BLUDSO.
52A COUNTRY STORY.
152FREEDOM.
53THE BEGGAR MAID.
153THE COORTIN'.
54THE VENGEANCE OF KAFUR.
154THE HERITAGE.
55THE WISHING WELL.
155LADY CLARE.
56THE TWO CHURCH-BUILDERS.
156BREAK, BREAK, BREAK.
57THE CAPTAIN OF THE NORTHFLEET,
157THE LORD OF BURLEIGH.
58THE HAPPIEST LAND.
158DORA.
59THE PIPES AT LUCKNOW.
159MRS. B.'S ALARMS.
60THE BATTLE OF THE BALTIC.
160SHELTERED.
61THE GRAVE SPOILERS.
161GUILD'S SIGNAL.
62BOW-MEETING SONG.
162BILL MASON'S BRIDE.
63THE BALLAD OF ROU.
163THE CLOWN'S BABY.
64BINGEN ON THE RHINE.
164AUNT TABITHA.
65DEEDS NOT WORDS.
165LITTLE ORPHANT ANNIE.
66OLD KING COLE.
166THE LIMITATIONS OF YOUTH.
67THE GREEN DOMINO.
167RUBINSTEIN'S PLAYING.
68THE LEGEND BEAUTIFUL.
168OBITUARY.
69THE BELL OF ATRI.
169THE EDITOR'S STORY.
70THE STORM.
170NAT RICKET.
71THE THREE RULERS.
171'SPÄCIALLY JIM.
72THE HORN OF EGREMONT CASTLE.
172'ARRY'S ANCIENT MARINER.
73THE MIRACLE OF THE ROSES.
173THE AMATEUR ORLANDO.
74THE BRIDAL OF MALAHIDE.
174A BALLAD OF A BAZAAR.
75THE DAUGHTER OF MEATH.
175A PARENTAL ODE TO MY SON, AGED THREE YEARS AND FOUR MONTHS.
76GLENARA.
176'TWAS EVER THUS.
77A FABLE FOR MUSICIANS.
177MISS MALONEY ON THE CHINESE QUESTION.
78"ONWARD." A TALE OF THE S. E. RAILWAY.
178THE HEATHEN CHINEE.
79THE DECLARATION.
179HO-HO OF THE GOLDEN BELT.
80LOVE AND AGE.
180THE HIRED SQUIRREL.
81HALF AN HOUR BEFORE SUPPER.
181BALLAD OF THE TRAILING SKIRT.
82HE WORRIED ABOUT IT.
182TO THE GIRL IN KHAKI.
83ASTRONOMY MADE EASY.
183THE TENDER HEART.
84BROTHER WATKINS.
184A SONG OF SARATOGA.
85LOGIC.: I. HER RESPECTABLE PAPA'S.
185THE SEA.
86THE PRIDE OF BATTERY B.: THE DANDY FIFTH.
186A TALE OF A NOSE.
87"BAY BILLY."
187LEEDLE YAWCOB STRAUSS.
88THE OLD VETERAN.
188DOT BABY OF MINE.
89SANTA CLAUS.
189A DUTCHMAN'S MISTAKE.
90THE IMPERIAL RECITER
190THE OWL CRITIC.
91PREFATORY.
191THE TRUE STORY OF KING MARSHMALLOW,
92CONTENTS.
192THE JACKDAW OF RHEIMS.
93THE IMPERIAL RECITER. EDITED BY ALFRED H. MILES.
193TUBAL CAIN.
94THE ENGLISHMAN.
194THE THREE PREACHERS.
95ENGLAND GOES TO BATTLE.
195SAY NOT THE STRUGGLE.
96ENGLAND ONCE MORE.
196PATRIOTISM.
97GOD DEFEND THE RIGHT.
197TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.
98DOWN IN AUSTRALIA.
198RING OUT, WILD BELLS.
99AUSTRALIA SPEAKS.
199RULE, BRITANNIA!
100AN IMPERIAL REPLY.
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