First published in 1904, with this edition released in 1924, The Reciter's Treasury of Verse: Serious and Humorous remains a timeless guide for aspiring speakers and poetry lovers. Divided into two parts, the first section provides invaluable insights into the art of effective speaking, focusing on voice modulation, articulation, gesture, delivery of prose and verse, and exercises for respiration, tongue, soft palate, and lips. The second section features a carefully curated collection of serious and humorous verses designed to inspire and entertain. This classic work is a cherished resource for performers, orators, and poetry enthusiasts alike.

Author: Ernest Pertwee.

Revised and Edited with an Introduction on The Art of Speaking by Ernest Guy Pertwee