Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'Platform Readings' is a versatile collection of dramatic and comedic selections designed specifically for public performance and oral interpretation. Compiled by Lilian Holmes Strack, a recognized figure in the elocutionary movement of the early twentieth century, this volume serves as an essential resource for performers, public speakers, and students of the dramatic arts.The work comprises a diverse array of character sketches, monologues, and narrative pieces that reflect the social nuances and popular sentiments of the 1920s. Each selection is crafted to captivate an audience, emphasizing relatable human experiences through a mix of sharp humor and poignant storytelling. From witty observations of domestic life to more intense dramatic vignettes, the pieces offer a rich tapestry of American cultural expression and social observation.As a primary example of the tradition of platform performance, 'Platform Readings' provides significant insight into the history of American theater and the evolution of the art of recitation. Its contents stand as a testament to the enduring power of the spoken word and provide valuable material for those interested in historical performance styles, elocution, and character development. This collection is a notable addition for historians of the performing arts and practitioners of oral storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025342887

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Lilian Holmes Strack

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Platform Readings" is a versatile collection of dramatic and comedic selections designed specifically for public performance and oral interpretation. Compiled by Lilian Holmes Strack, a recognized figure in the elocutionary movement of the early twentieth century, this volume serves as an essential resource for performers, public speakers, and students of the dramatic arts.The work comprises a diverse array of character sketches, monologues, and narrative pieces that reflect the social nuances and popular sentiments of the 1920s. Each selection is crafted to captivate an audience, emphasizing relatable human experiences through a mix of sharp humor and poignant storytelling. From witty observations of domestic life to more intense dramatic vignettes, the pieces offer a rich tapestry of American cultural expression and social observation.As a primary example of the tradition of platform performance, "Platform Readings" provides significant insight into the history of American theater and the evolution of the art of recitation. Its contents stand as a testament to the enduring power of the spoken word and provide valuable material for those interested in historical performance styles, elocution, and character development. This collection is a notable addition for historians of the performing arts and practitioners of oral storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025342887

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