How Long to Read The Voice and Spiritual Education

How Long Does it Take to Read The Voice and Spiritual Education?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 28 minutes to read The Voice and Spiritual Education by Hiram Corson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Every book written by Professor Hiram Corson is sure to meet with a hearty reception from those who are interested in English literature...His 'Aims of Literary Study' struck the keynote of the movement that tends to the more sympathetic study of the masterpieces of English literature in our colleges. 'The Voice and Spiritual Education,' is an expansion of some of the ideas suggested in the previous book. With all the power that comes from a life-long study of the best literature and a long experience of teaching, Professor Corson speaks to the educators of this country in no uncertain terms....Spiritual education is necessary for the highest vocal culture. Without this ability to respond to and assimilate the informing life of any product of literary genius, mere vocal training avails little or nothing.... With the power to see the hidden meanings of the author, the man or woman is prepared to undertake vocal culture....The book will doubtless be widely read, and will have a wide influence in calling attention to the evils of so-called elocution and the need for a more rational culture of the human voice." -The Dial "Mr. Corson gives the spiritual education a wide meaning, including in the term 'the emotional, the impressible, the sympathetic, the intuitive developments in man.' Reading aloud is practically a lost art in these hurrying times. Mr. Corson sets forth its charms so eloquently that his book should not be overlooked as a wise and weighty work on the subject." -Philadelphia Ledger "'The organs of speech,' says Prof. Corson, '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.' This is Prof. Corson's theory in regard to the function and possibilities of the voice. He holds, moreover, that only through vocal expression can literature be adequately interpreted, and only through vocal expression can the student of literature make known whether he has assimilated a literary work and is 'susceptible to what constitutes the mysterious charm' of a literary production. To talk of reading 'naturally,' without special training of the vocal organs, is as absurd, says Prof. Corson, as to talk about dancing 'naturally,' without special training to secure flexibility, case and grace of motion. This little volume is to be commended to every student of literature, young and old, and especially to every teacher upon whom is laid the responsibility of trying to awaken in the minds of the young an appreciation of the masterpieces of either prose or poetry." -Public Opinion "Professor Corson's excellent little treatise, while it makes no attempt to give formal instruction in elocution, offers incidentally many sensible suggestions which professional elocutionists and others who read or speak in public may profitably act on." -Review of Reviews and World's Work "Illuminative oral reading is not only a basic requirement for all branches of study, it should also be studied and practiced because of its cultural value generally. Most of the great literary masterpieces can hardly be appreciated without being heard. In his book, 'The Voice and Spiritual Education,' Professor Hiram Corson says, 'To Shakespeare language was for the ear, not the eye...How comparatively little is addressed to the eye of what has to be addressed to the ear by a reader! There are no indications of tone, quality, inflection, pitch, or any other of the vocal functions demanded for a full intellectual and spiritual interpretation. A poem is not truly a poem until it is voiced by an accomplished reader who has adequately assimilated it.'" -The Public Speaking Review

How long is The Voice and Spiritual Education?

The Voice and Spiritual Education by Hiram Corson is 86 pages long, and a total of 22,016 words.

This makes it 29% the length of the average book. It also has 27% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Voice and Spiritual Education Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours to read The Voice and Spiritual Education aloud.

What Reading Level is The Voice and Spiritual Education?

The Voice and Spiritual Education is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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