Publisher's Synopsis
Beecher's Recitations and Readings: Humorous, Serious, Dramatic (1874) is a collection of speeches, poems, and dramatic readings compiled by Alvah C. Beecher. The book is divided into three sections, each featuring a different type of performance. The humorous section includes comedic monologues and poems, while the serious section contains speeches and readings on topics such as patriotism and morality. The dramatic section features scenes from plays and other dramatic works. The book is intended for use by public speakers, actors, and anyone looking to improve their performance skills. Beecher's Recitations and Readings provides a glimpse into the popular entertainment of the late 19th century and the types of performances that were popular at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.