The Art of Public Speaking

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The Art of Public Speaking

by J. Berg (Joseph Berg) Esenwein, Dale Carnegie

EN·~15 hours·92 chapters

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92 total

TO - F. ARTHUR METCALF - FELLOW-WORKER AND FRIEND

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The Art of Public Speaking - BY - J. BERG ESENWEIN - AUTHOR OF - "HOW TO ATTRACT AND HOLD AN AUDIENCE," - "WRITING THE SHORT-STORY," - "WRITING THE PHOTOPLAY," ETC., ETC., - AND - DALE CARNAGEY - PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND FINANCE; INSTRUCTOR IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, Y.M.C.A. SCHOOLS, NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, BALTIMORE, AND PHILADELPHIA, AND THE NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING - THE WRITER'S LIBRARY - EDITED BY J. BERG ESENWEIN - THE HOME CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL - SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - PUBLISHERS

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THINGS TO THINK OF FIRST - A FOREWORD

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THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

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CHAPTER I - ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCE

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QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES.

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CHAPTER II - THE SIN OF MONOTONY

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QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES.

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CHAPTER III - EFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPHASIS AND SUBORDINATION

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QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES

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Description

This guide to public speaking flips the usual checklist approach on its head, insisting that the most powerful speeches begin with a speaker who has something worthwhile to say. Rather than loading the reader with rigid rules about voice, gesture, or style, it argues that authentic expression springs from personal conviction and a disciplined will.

Readers are encouraged to start speaking immediately, using their own experiences as the first teacher. The book then offers practical ways to observe one’s own delivery, identify habits that hinder clarity, and draw on the insights of seasoned speakers. By weaving self‑reflection with actionable tips, it shows how confidence grows when inner substance and outward technique finally align.

With this mindset, even a novice can transform nervous chatter into a compelling voice, ready to engage any audience. The exercises are simple enough to fit into a busy schedule, yet powerful enough to produce noticeable improvement after just a few sessions.

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en

Duration

~15 hours (907K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

Jul 17, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

J. Berg (Joseph Berg) Esenwein

J. Berg (Joseph Berg) Esenwein

1867–1946

A prolific early 20th-century editor and writing teacher, he helped turn the craft of authorship into something practical and teachable. His books and anthologies reached aspiring writers, students, and general readers alike.

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Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie

1888–1955

Best known for turning practical people skills into a worldwide phenomenon, he wrote with a warm, direct style that made confidence and connection feel learnable. His work on communication and self-improvement has stayed popular for generations.

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