The Art of Public Speaking


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(4.2 stars; 678 reviews)

The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie and Joseph B. Esenwein is a manual for people who have to speak in public, and it is still in use today. Whether the occasion in question is sharing travel experiences with friends, a toast for newly-weds, or a public debate, the tips and tricks collected in this book will come handy anywhere.

The book describes how to make effective use of one's voice and gestures, how to gain and convey confidence in front of a large audience, and which methods to use to convert the listeners to one's own cause. Each chapter contains examples and a list of practice exercises. The last 15 sections are real speeches by famous men to function as a study aid. (Summary by Availle) (19 hr 51 min)

Chapitres

Things to Think of First - A Foreword 5:49 Lu par Michael Lipschultz
Ch. I: Acquiring Confidence Before an Audience 13:31 Lu par Michael Lipschultz
Ch. II: The Sin of Monotony 9:57 Lu par Joe Mabry
Ch. III: Efficiency through Emphasis and Subordination 20:27 Lu par Joe Mabry
Ch. IV: Efficiency through Change of Pitch 24:35 Lu par Joe Mabry
Ch. V: Efficiency through Change of Pace 31:29 Lu par Joe Mabry
Ch. VI: Pause and Power 27:10 Lu par Matthew Reece
Ch. VII: Efficiency through Inflection 29:50 Lu par Bill Mosley
Ch. VIII: Concentration in Delivery 11:52 Lu par Matthew Reece
Ch. IX: Force 24:16 Lu par Matthew Reece
Ch. X: Feeling and Enthusiasm 25:03 Lu par Matthew Reece
Ch. XI: Fluency through Preparation 14:02 Lu par Roseanne Schmidt
Ch. XII: The Voice 15:25 Lu par Roseanne Schmidt
Ch. XIII: Voice Charm 19:55 Lu par Matthew Reece
Ch. XIV: Distinctness and Precision of Utterance 24:06 Lu par Bill Mosley
Ch. XV: The Truth about Gesture 26:52 Lu par TriciaG
Ch. XVI: Methods of Delivery 27:49 Lu par Bill Mosley
Ch. XVII: Thought and Reserve Power 28:03 Lu par Joe Mabry
Ch. XVIII: Subject and Preparation 32:45 Lu par Joe Mabry
Ch. XIX: Influencing by Exposition 27:07 Lu par Availle
Ch. XX: Influencing by Description 39:26 Lu par Availle
Ch. XXI: Influencing by Narration 30:34 Lu par Availle
Ch. XXII: Influencing by Suggestion 36:53 Lu par Availle
Ch. XXIII: Influencing by Argument 29:32 Lu par Availle
Ch. XXIV: Influencing by Persuasion 29:20 Lu par Availle
Ch. XXV: Influencing the Crowd 27:58 Lu par Availle
Ch. XXVI: Riding the Winged Horse 24:51 Lu par Paul Adams
Ch. XXVII: Growing a Vocabulary 18:52 Lu par Paul Adams
Ch. XXVIII: Memory Training 23:32 Lu par Paul Adams
Ch. XXIX: Right Thinking and Personality 12:24 Lu par Paul Adams
Ch. XXX: After-Dinner and Other Occasional Speaking 21:37 Lu par Paul Adams
Ch. XXXI: Making Conversation Effective 12:02 Lu par Paul Adams
App. A: 50 Questions for Debate 6:53 Lu par Paul Adams
App. B: 30 Themes for Speeches with Source-References 5:21 Lu par Paul Adams
App. C: Suggestive Subjects for Speeches; Hints for Treatment 13:58 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Newell Dwight Hillis 33:24 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Henry Watterson 5:15 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - John Morley 29:30 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Robert Toombs 20:07 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Theodore Roosevelt 25:51 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Alton B. Parker 3:56 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - John W. Wescott 5:54 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Henry W. Grady 49:40 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - William Mc. Kinley 17:14 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - John Hay 20:51 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - William Jennings Bryan 56:44 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Rufus Choate 20:49 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Albert J. Beveridge 48:23 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Russell Conwell 1:12:06 Lu par Paul Adams
App. D: Speeches for Study and Practice - Victor Hugo 8:09 Lu par Paul Adams

Critiques

this is one of d best book on d topic i wish i read it earlier


(4 stars)

Where can I see the text


(5 stars)

Do you know where I can see the text of the book?

Great book. So-So readers.


(2.5 stars)

While the book itself was great there were a couple of readers who took away from the context. The foreign lady who mispronounced a multitude of words and Paul Allen who read the appendices while screaming all of the speeches. It got to the point if annoyance that I just read the book myself rather than being screamed at.

Book inspirational, readers a bit less


(3.5 stars)

Many practical, theorical and 'to study' material

Old but timless


(5 stars)

this book might be old but it is definitely very useful I have helped me from hallways getting nervous before audience to been fluent

Elle Maree


(3.5 stars)

Only on Chapter 8, but its great for background as I work around house on Saturday. Hoping useful tips sink in by osmosis ;-) but voices are smooth and consistent, helpful I’m sure to learning the material when one does wish to learn it. Dale Carnegie is so precise in his descriptiveness - so far still stand the test of time. Thanks, volunteers.

The most useful books I have ever came across


(5 stars)

With some of the most fascinating insights, this book remains a base for all of those who love public speaking

Public Speaking Learner


(5 stars)

This is the bible of public speaking. I like it! Everything I have been looking to improve my public speaking is in this book.