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Who does not delight in oratory? How we gather to hear even an ordinary speaker! How often is a jury swayed and controlled by the appeals of counsel! Do we not all feel the magic of the power, and when occasionally we are permitted to listen to a great orator how completely we lose ourselves and yield in willing submission to the imperious and impetuous flow of his speech! We have not confined ourselves to any one profession or field…
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Classic SpeechesEarly explorations in New South Wales A collection-Richard Hind Cambage, John Price
"Early Explorations in New South Wales" is a compelling collection featuring the insights of Richard Hind Cambage and John Price, chronicling the formative…
Classic SpeechesDiamond Sutra and Heart Sutra-Unknown
The "Diamond Sutra and Heart Sutra" offers profound insights into the nature of reality and the essence of Buddhist thought. These ancient texts delve into…
Classic SpeechesCriminal from Lost Honour-Friedrich Schiller
"Criminal from Lost Honour" by Friedrich Schiller delves into the complexities of morality, justice, and the human condition, exploring the consequences of…
Classic SpeechesPharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars-Lucan
"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars-Lucan" is a powerful exploration of the tumultuous events of the Roman Civil Wars, vividly capturing the…
Classic SpeechesSelected Poems of John Drinkwater-John Drinkwater
"Selected Poems of John Drinkwater" showcases the profound and evocative poetry of John Drinkwater, capturing the essence of human experience through his…
Classic SpeechesPoems-Nora May French
"Poems-Nora May French" invites listeners into the evocative world of one of America's early 20th-century poets, whose work captures the nuances of emotion and…
Classic SpeechesCanadians of Old-Philippe Aubert de Gaspé
"Canadians of Old" by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé offers a vivid portrayal of early Canadian life, capturing the essence of its people and their experiences. This…
Classic SpeechesBlue Flower-Henry van Dyke
"Blue Flower" by Henry van Dyke invites listeners into a world where the pursuit of beauty and truth intertwines with the essence of human experience. This…
Classic SpeechesRomance of Polar Exploration-G. Firth Scott
"Romance of Polar Exploration" by G. Firth Scott delves into the allure and adventure of exploring the icy frontiers of the world. This captivating work…
Classic SpeechesReconciliation of Races and Religions-Thomas Kelly Cheyne
"Reconciliation of Races and Religions" by Thomas Kelly Cheyne explores the profound themes of unity and understanding among diverse races and faiths. This…
Classic SpeechesJohn Donne's Satires-John Donne
John Donne's Satires offers a profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of life through sharp wit and incisive commentary. These satirical…
Classic SpeechesFive Years of My Life 1894-1899-Alfred Dreyfus
"Five Years of My Life 1894-1899" by Alfred Dreyfus offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a man unjustly accused and imprisoned, revealing the depths of…
Classic SpeechesPrecepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs-Charlotte Maria Tucker (A. L. O. E.)
"Precepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs" by Charlotte Maria Tucker, known as A. L. O. E., presents a collection of tales that bring to…
Classic SpeechesReligio Medici and Hydriotaphia-Thomas Browne
"Religio Medici and Hydriotaphia" by Thomas Browne is a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the human experience. Browne's meditative prose invites…
Classic SpeechesSaga of the Greenlanders (Reeves Translation)-Unknown
"Saga of the Greenlanders" presents a captivating glimpse into the lives of Norse explorers who ventured into the unknown realms of Greenland. This translation…
Classic SpeechesBrihadaranyaka Upanishad-Unknown
The "Brihadaranyaka Upanishad" is a foundational text in Indian philosophy, exploring profound themes of existence, consciousness, and the nature of the self…
Classic SpeechesSelected Poems-Siegfried Sassoon
"Selected Poems" by Siegfried Sassoon showcases the poignant and powerful verse of one of the foremost war poets of the First World War. His work delves into…
Classic SpeechesPolitical History of France, 1789-1910-Muriel O. Davis
"Political History of France, 1789-1910" by Muriel O. Davis offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative events and ideologies that shaped modern…
Classic SpeechesSeven H.P. Lovecraft Stories-H. P. Lovecraft
Dive into the eerie world of H.P. Lovecraft with "Seven H.P. Lovecraft Stories," a collection that showcases the master of cosmic horror's unique ability to…
Classic SpeechesGettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania-Frederick Herman Tilberg
"Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania" by Frederick Herman Tilberg invites listeners to explore the profound significance of one of America's most…
Classic SpeechesShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 074-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 074-Various presents a curated selection of thought-provoking essays and speeches that explore a range of topics and ideas…
Classic SpeechesChronicles of America Volume 14 - Washington and His Colleagues-Henry Jones Ford
"Chronicles of America Volume 14" by Washington and His Colleagues-Henry Jones Ford offers a profound exploration of America's historical narrative through the…
Classic SpeechesIngersoll on WALT WHITMAN, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 5-Robert G. Ingersoll
"Ingersoll on WALT WHITMAN" features a compelling lecture by Robert G. Ingersoll, drawn from his broader works, that delves into the life and contributions of…
Classic SpeechesQuintessence of Ibsenism-George Bernard Shaw
"Quintessence of Ibsenism" by George Bernard Shaw delves into the profound impact of Henrik Ibsen's work on modern thought and society. Shaw articulates the…
Classic SpeechesBattles for the Stars (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. III)-Various
Battles for the Stars (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. III) presents a captivating collection of short science fiction stories that transport listeners to distant…
Classic SpeechesSonnets-Edna St. Vincent Millay
Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Sonnets" captures the essence of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion through her masterful use of language and form…
Classic SpeechesStory of Electricity-John Munro
"Story of Electricity" by John Munro delves into the fascinating journey of electricity, exploring its principles and applications that have shaped our modern…
Classic SpeechesVerge-Susan Glaspell
"Verge" by Susan Glaspell is a compelling exploration of the human experience, delving into themes of identity, struggle, and resilience. This work captures…
Classic SpeechesDiamond Sutra (Chin-Kang-Ching) or Prajna-Paramita-Unknown
The "Diamond Sutra" (Chin-Kang-Ching) or Prajna-Paramita-Unknown is a revered text in Mahayana Buddhism, offering profound insights into the nature of reality…
Classic SpeechesSaga of Erik the Red (Reeves Translation)-Unknown
The "Saga of Erik the Red," translated by Reeves, recounts the legendary exploits of the Norse explorer Erik and his adventurous journeys to Greenland and…
Classic SpeechesMeditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart-Maria W. Stewart
"Meditations from the Pen of Mrs. Maria W. Stewart" presents a profound exploration of faith, empowerment, and the human experience through the insightful…
Classic SpeechesBring the Jubilee-Ward Moore
"Bring the Jubilee" by Ward Moore is a thought-provoking exploration of an alternate history where the South emerged victorious in the American Civil War. This…
Classic SpeechesThree Good Giants-François Rabelais
"Three Good Giants" by François Rabelais invites listeners into a whimsical world where the extraordinary becomes the norm. This timeless tale explores themes…
Classic SpeechesNight-Born-Jack London
"Night-Born" by Jack London explores the profound themes of survival, instinct, and the primal connection between humanity and nature. Set against the backdrop…
Classic SpeechesElizabethan Demonology-Thomas Alfred Spalding
"Elizabethan Demonology" by Thomas Alfred Spalding delves into the beliefs and fears surrounding demons during the Elizabethan era, exploring how these…
Classic SpeechesShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 101-Various
"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 101-Various" presents a curated selection of impactful essays and speeches that capture the essence of human experience and…
Classic SpeechesComing People-Charles F. Dole
"Coming People" by Charles F. Dole invites listeners to explore the enduring themes of aspiration and human potential. This thought-provoking work delves into…
Classic SpeechesPilgrim's Progress in Words of One Syllable-Lucy Aikin, John Bunyan
"Pilgrim's Progress in Words of One Syllable" by Lucy Aikin and John Bunyan offers a unique retelling of the classic allegorical tale of spiritual journey and…
Classic SpeechesThe Universe is Governed by Law
"The Universe is Governed by Law" explores the fundamental principles that dictate the workings of the cosmos, emphasizing the importance of understanding…
Classic SpeechesPaul the Dauntless-Basil Joseph Mathews
"Paul the Dauntless" by Basil Joseph Mathews is a compelling exploration of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. This narrative captures the…
Classic SpeechesHeptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 1-Marguerite of Navarre
"Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 1" presents a collection of stories that reflect the complexities of human relationships and the…
Classic SpeechesShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 081-Various
"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 081-Various" presents a curated selection of insightful essays and reflections that capture the essence of human experience…
Classic SpeechesHistory of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 25)-Thomas Babington Macaulay
"History of England, from the Accession of James II" by Thomas Babington Macaulay offers a detailed examination of the pivotal events and transformations that…
Classic SpeechesJournal of John Woolman-John Woolman
"Journal of John Woolman" is a profound reflection by John Woolman, a Quaker abolitionist and social reformer, capturing his thoughts on faith, morality, and…
Classic SpeechesPrelude-William Wordsworth
"Prelude" by William Wordsworth is a profound exploration of the poet's journey, reflecting on the nature of creativity, memory, and the human experience. This…
Classic SpeechesOn the Ruin of Britain-Gildas
"On the Ruin of Britain-Gildas" is a profound reflection on the state of Britain during a time of turmoil and decline, penned by the monk Gildas. This work…
Classic SpeechesShort Nonfiction Collection Vol. 003-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 003-Various brings together a diverse array of insightful essays and reflections that capture the essence of human experience…
Classic SpeechesIngersoll on THOMAS PAINE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1, Lecture 3-Robert G. Ingersoll
"Ingersoll on THOMAS PAINE" presents a powerful lecture by Robert G. Ingersoll, exploring the life and ideas of the influential thinker Thomas Paine…
Classic SpeechesInstitutio Oratoria (On the Education of an Orator), volume 2-Marcus Fabius Quintilianus
Institutio Oratoria, volume 2 by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus delves into the art of oratory and the education of an orator, emphasizing the importance of…
Classic SpeechesOur Village, Volume 1-Mary Russell Mitford
Our Village, Volume 1 by Mary Russell Mitford offers a vivid portrayal of rural life in early 19th century England, capturing the charm and character of the…
Classic SpeechesBlack Experience in America, 18th-20th Century, Vol. 1-Various
"Black Experience in America, 18th-20th Century, Vol. 1-Various" delves into the rich and complex history of Black Americans from the 1700s to the 1900s…
Classic SpeechesIndia's Love Lyrics-Laurence Hope
India's Love Lyrics by Laurence Hope is a poignant collection of verses that captures the essence of love through the lens of Indian culture and spirituality…
Classic SpeechesLaotzu's Tao and Wu Wei (Tao Teh King)-Lao Tzu
Laotzu's "Tao and Wu Wei," also known as the "Tao Teh King," presents profound insights into the principles of Taoism, emphasizing the importance of living in…
Classic SpeechesPeace-Aristophanes
"Peace-Aristophanes" is a timeless comedic work that explores the themes of war and peace through the lens of ancient Greek society. In this play, Aristophanes…
Classic SpeechesHistory of Freedom of Thought-John Bagnell Bury
"History of Freedom of Thought" by John Bagnell Bury explores the evolution of human thought and the essential role of freedom in intellectual development…
Classic SpeechesTen Days in the Light of Acca-Julia M. Grundy
"Ten Days in the Light of Acca-Julia M. Grundy" invites listeners into a profound exploration of faith and introspection over a pivotal ten-day period. This…
Classic SpeechesGigolo-Edna Ferber
"Gigolo" by Edna Ferber explores the complexities of love, ambition, and the human experience through the lens of relationships that defy conventional norms…
Classic SpeechesShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 092-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 092-Various brings together a diverse array of insightful essays and speeches that delve into the human experience, offering…
Classic SpeechesGreat Pirate Stories-Joseph Lewis French
"Great Pirate Stories" by Joseph Lewis French invites listeners into the thrilling world of piracy, capturing the adventurous spirit and audacious exploits of…
Classic SpeechesInstitutio Oratoria (On the Education of an Orator), volume 1-Marcus Fabius Quintilianus
Institutio Oratoria, written by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, is a foundational text on the education and training of orators, offering insights into the art of…