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The tragical acts, or comical tragedies of Punch and Judy

Name: The tragical acts, or comical tragedies of Punch and Judy
Author: Judd, W. J. (William J.)

Judd, W. J. (William J.)

Punch and Judy; Puppet plays

This treatise on Elocution and Oratory has been prepared with a strict
regard to practical utility, by a favorite tragedienne of the stage.
By attention to its rules the learner may rapidly acquire the art of
reading aloud with due emphasis, and of expressing himself in a set
speech, or a recitation, with propriety. Though chiefly designed for
social purposes, it will also prove a safe guide for those who wish to
establish a well founded professional reputation, either as readers,
speakers, or actors.


CONTENTS.


PART FIRST.

Preliminary Remarks on the Leading Principles of Elocution.


PART SECOND.--Reading.

    Family Reading.
    Public Reading.
    Table Oratory.
    After Dinner Speeches.
    Wedding Breakfast Speeches.
    Funeral Orations.
    Verse.


PART THIRD.--Elocution.

    The Bar.
    Parliamentary.
    The Pulpit.
    The Lecture Desk.
    The Stage.
    The Platform.
    Conclusion.

Price 30 Cents.

Either of the above will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of the
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    Transcriber's Note:

    Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as
    possible. Some minor corrections of spelling have been made.

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The tragical acts, or comical tragedies of Punch and Judy

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