Catalogue of Standard Recitations, Numbers 19-34

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Catalogue of Standard Recitations, Numbers 19-34

by M.J. Ivers & Co.

EN·~36 minutes

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Description

Step into a compact world of timeless verses and brisk sketches, where each piece feels like a polished stone tossed into a listening pool. The collection gathers a lively mix of moral fables, spirited anecdotes, and vivid snapshots of history—ranging from a young poet’s tribute to a day’s sunrise to a witty “Tramp’s Philosophy” that nudges the mind toward humility. Voices such as Whittier, Lowell, and Hugo sit beside lesser‑known contributors, offering perspectives on courage, liberty, and the quiet dignity of ordinary lives.

Listeners will find the anthology’s rhythm both soothing and invigorating. Short, self‑contained recitations invite brief pauses for reflection, while the varied subjects—military bravery, frontier adventures, heartfelt prayers, and playful jests—keep the experience fresh from start to finish. Ideal for a short commute or a quiet evening, this collection proves that a handful of well‑chosen words can echo long after the final line fades.

Details

Full title

Catalogue of Standard Recitations, Numbers 19-34 For School, Lyceum, Parlor and Other Entertainments

Language

en

Duration

~36 minutes (35K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2019-11-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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M.J. Ivers & Co.

Best known as a New York publishing house rather than a single writer, this name is closely tied to the lively world of dime novels and inexpensive popular books. Its editions helped bring dramatic, fast-moving reading to a wide audience around the turn of the twentieth century.

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