The Art of Public Speaking
The Art of Public Speaking appeared in 1915, written by J. Berg Esenwein, editor and author of several writing manuals, and Dale Carnegie, then a young instructor of evening classes who had not yet become famous. The book is a complete course: it begins with the fear of facing an audience and proceeds through monotony, pitch, pause, force, gesture, and the voice, before turning to the building of a speech, the use of description, narration and argument, and the ways of influencing a crowd. Each chapter closes with exercises, and the appendix supplies model speeches by Lincoln, Beecher, Bryan and others for study and practice. It is practical, cheerful, and still used. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Art of Public Speaking
The Art of Public Speaking by J. Berg Esenwein can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Art of Public Speaking online?
Yes. The Art of Public Speaking opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Art of Public Speaking is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Art of Public Speaking in the public domain?
Yes. The Art of Public Speaking by J. Berg Esenwein is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Art of Public Speaking?
About 10 h 37 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Art of Public Speaking?
The Art of Public Speaking by J. Berg Esenwein is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
