Abraham Lincoln, Public SpeakerIn Abraham Lincoln, Public Speaker, Waldo W. Braden presents a thought-provoking study of the sixteenth president’s rhetorical style. In his discussion of Lincoln’s speaking practices from 1854 through 1865, Braden draws extensively on Lincoln’s papers and the reports of those who knew him and heard him speak. He portrays Lincoln in his various shows how Lincoln adapted to the public’s growing recognition of his political abilities. |
Contents
Literary Artist or Speaker? | 1 |
ANY POOR MANS SON The Public Image of Lincoln | 4 |
ABRAHAM LINCOLNS LITTLE ENGINE His Political Speaking 18541860 | 15 |
KINDLY LET ME BE SILENT A Reluctant Lincoln | 37 |
A REMORSELESS ANALYZER Lincolns Speech Preparation | 48 |
THE FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS A Study of Strategy and Persuasion | 67 |