CONTAINS upward of two hundred and seventy short poems, which are, or should be, favorites with children from seven or eight to fourteen or fifteen years of age. All the selections are well adapted for reading aloud and for paraphrasing; as an aid in practical composition, they may be made of great use.
SPEAKING PIECES FOR LITTLE SCHOLARS AND OLDER PUPILS
THIS, in very truth, is a "rare gem of a book" of its character. In common phrase, it "fills the bill" for the exceedingly useful purpose for which it was designed. The book includes within its pages original recitations and dialogues, charades and entertainments for school exhibitions and home pleasure, with pieces for birthday and wedding anniversaries, Decoration Day, and other occasional celebrations. The foundation purpose of the book is grand,--the many varieties of composition, which include almost numberless methods of expressing beautiful and valuable thoughts and sentiments; the remarkable adaptability of the pieces to elevate the mind, attract the quick and abiding interest of the reader; the noble spirit; the persuasive and gentle rhythm; rich, yet plain language,--render this little volume one of substantial merit and permanent worth; and as the simple expression of great thoughts appeals to young and old alike, so "Speaking Pieces" will find admirers other than "little scholars and older pupils."
"Synonymes" is the correct spelling in the title of the book, "A Book of English Synonymes."
Obvious punctuation errors were corrected.
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