Excerpt from The Voice and Spiritual Education
The organs of speech can be brought by intelligent training into a complete Obedience to the will and the feelings; and without this obedience of his vocal organs, a reader, whatever be his other qualifications, cannot do his best. He is in the position of a musical performer who has sympathetically assimilated the composition he is rendering, but whose instrument is badly out of tune. A reader may have the fullest possible appreciation of the subject matter.
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Hiram Corson was a Professor of English Literature at Cornell University.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the importance of vocal training with the ultimate goal of fostering spiritual and intellectual education. The author emphasizes that vocal culture is essential for conveying the complexities of literary works and that true expression requires an understanding and assimilation of the ideas and emotions within them. The book traces the historical context of reading education and argues that a return to the basics of clear articulation and expression is needed. It suggests that a neglect of vocal training has led to a decline in the appreciation of literature and that a renewed focus on the art of reading aloud will lead to a deeper appreciation of language and its power to move and inspire. The author highlights that vocal training is not solely about technical exercises but about unlocking the spiritual life within words. By developing vocal skills and connecting them to spiritual education, readers can access new levels of understanding and interpretation, enriching their experience of literary works. The book concludes that vocal training is a powerful tool for personal growth, enabling individuals to fully engage with the transformative power of literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330304624_0
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