9780243277483 - The Reader's Guide: Containing a Notice of the Elementary Sounds in the English Language; Instructions for Reading Both Prose and Verse, With Numerous ... and Lesso... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This extensive guide to reading and speaking was written by a leading elocutionist of the 19th century, and features a wealth of meticulously detailed instructions and abundant examples. It begins with an examination of the elementary sounds of the English language, and the way the human voice produces them. The author pays particular attention to the distinction between vowels and consonants, and offers groundbreaking insights on how to distinguish them. Through the author's guidance, readers will learn to properly articulate the sounds in both prose and poetry, and gain an understanding of how these sounds come together to form words. Additionally, a section on prosodyâ"the study of metrical patterns in poetryâ"provides aspiring readers the tools and knowledge needed to correctly read and perform verse. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.