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Title: The Art of Public Speaking

Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Art of Public Speaking" by J. Berg Esenwein and Dale Carnegie is a self-help guide written in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the principles and techniques required for effective public speaking, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, clarity, and the individual expression of thoughts. It aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to improve their public speaking skills, making it suitable for both novices and experienced speakers. The opening of the book establishes foundational principles for public speaking, asserting that effective communication is rooted in the speaker's internal qualities rather than mere external techniques. The authors emphasize that confidence is key, recommending that speakers confront their fears by practicing in front of audiences. They argue that self-consciousness can be overcome by absorbing oneself in the subject matter and prioritizing the message over personal insecurities. Additionally, the chapter lays out the necessity of preparation, suggesting that a well-informed speaker who expresses genuine passion is likely to engage an audience far more effectively than one who lacks substance or is bogged down by self-doubt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg), 1867-1946

Author: Carnegie, Dale, 1888-1955

EBook No.: 16317

Published: Jul 17, 2005

Downloads: 2007

Language: English

Subject: Public speaking

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Art of Public Speaking

Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Cori Samuel, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Art of Public Speaking" by J. Berg Esenwein and Dale Carnegie is a self-help guide written in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the principles and techniques required for effective public speaking, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, clarity, and the individual expression of thoughts. It aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to improve their public speaking skills, making it suitable for both novices and experienced speakers. The opening of the book establishes foundational principles for public speaking, asserting that effective communication is rooted in the speaker's internal qualities rather than mere external techniques. The authors emphasize that confidence is key, recommending that speakers confront their fears by practicing in front of audiences. They argue that self-consciousness can be overcome by absorbing oneself in the subject matter and prioritizing the message over personal insecurities. Additionally, the chapter lays out the necessity of preparation, suggesting that a well-informed speaker who expresses genuine passion is likely to engage an audience far more effectively than one who lacks substance or is bogged down by self-doubt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg), 1867-1946

Author: Carnegie, Dale, 1888-1955

EBook No.: 16317

Published: Jul 17, 2005

Downloads: 2007

Language: English

Subject: Public speaking

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.