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The Art of Interesting Francis P Donnelly SJ 1920 Jesuit Rhetoric Hardcover
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- Author
- Francis P. Donnelly, S.J.
- Publisher
- P. J. Kenedy & Sons
- Language
- English
- Topic
- Public Speaking
About this book
The Art of Interesting: Its Theory and Practice for Speakers and Writers by Francis P. Donnelly, S.J., published by P. J. Kenedy & Sons in 1920.
An uncommon early twentieth-century work on rhetoric, effective communication, public speaking, and writing by Jesuit educator Francis Patrick Donnelly. The book examines how speakers and writers can capture and retain an audience’s interest, making it especially appealing as an early communication and rhetorical-instruction text.
Bound in textured black cloth with gilt lettering to the front board.
Condition: Covers show rubbing, light surface marks, edge wear, and bumped/worn corners. Gilt lettering remains strong and legible. Pages show normal age toning. No writing seen on the pages inspected. No dust jacket present.
Perfect for collectors of vintage rhetoric, public speaking, writing instruction, Jesuit education, Catholic books, and early communication manuals.
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