How to Speak and Write Correctly
by Joseph Devlin · Free audiobook · 16 chapters
LibriVox recording of How to Speak and Write Correctly, by Joseph Devlin. Read by Librivox volunteers. This is a 1910 guide for those who wish to learn how to correctly (though maybe not "properly") create sentences, use figures of speech, write letters, and more, all while choosing the right words and doing it with style. Joseph Devlin's words may not all be relevant still today, but at least it sounds good when it's read aloud! (Summary by Andrew Lebrun). For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats or languages (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . Download M4B (157MB)
Chapters
- 1. 00 - Introduction2:31
- 2. 01 - Requirements of Speech12:43
- 3. 02 - Essentials of English Grammar40:46
- 4. 03 - The Sentence29:20
- 5. 04 - Figurative Language17:34
- 6. 05 - Punctuation33:10
- 7. 06 - Letter Writing26:31
- 8. 07 - Errors26:37
- 9. 08 - Pitfalls to Avoid37:21
- 10. 09 - Style27:44
- 11. 10 - Suggestions18:34
- 12. 11 - Slang17:37
- 13. 12 - Writing for Newspapers18:59
- 14. 13 - Choice of Words13:33
- 15. 14 - English Language14:22
- 16. 15 - Masters and Masterpieces of Literature4:39