The Voice and Spiritual Education by Hiram Corson

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Author Corson, Hiram, 1828-1911
Title The Voice and Spiritual Education
Note Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Voice and Spiritual Education" by Hiram Corson is a philosophical treatise on the significance of vocal culture and spiritual education written in the late 19th century. The text emphasizes the need for spiritual development as an essential component of effective reading and vocal expression, positing that true interpretation of literature comes not only from technical skill but also from a deep emotional and spiritual understanding of the material. Corson draws connections between vocal techniques and the deeper essence of literary works, suggesting that a reader's effectiveness is contingent on their spiritual engagement with the text. The opening of the book introduces the idea that while vocal training can enhance reading abilities, it is inadequate without a foundation of spiritual education. Corson reflects on personal experiences and critiques the current educational approaches that overly focus on technical skills without fostering genuine emotional connection to literature. He invokes the voices of historical figures and employs literary examples to illustrate the necessity of both a trained voice and a soulful interpretation to fully convey the richness of literary genius. His argument builds a case for a more holistic educational approach, balancing intellect and spirituality to foster authentic expression and appreciation of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Elocution
Subject Reading
Subject Voice
Category Text
EBook-No. 33175
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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