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SCHEME OF THE FOUR VOLUMES OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EXPRESSION.

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Though making the three departments of mind with their functions-intellective, emotional and volitional-the basis of the scheme of these volumes, the compilers are not committed to the old psychology which pigeon-holed the mind into its separate faculties. But the most radical believer in the "stream of consciousness" theory, etc., must yet admit that we have literature which tends toward the intellectual quality, the emotional quality, and the purposeful quality, and that true rendering must contain the same qualities. This triple division of mind is certainly a very convenient classification for the teacher of expression.

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION.

Expression has to do with the whole man. In this art thoughts, emotions and purposes form the content, while the body and voice present the form.

A noble body and a beautiful voice can only express what the mind can comprehend and feel. If the mind is not capable of the highest thought and deepest feeling there can not be sufficient stimulus to arouse the muscles of voice and gesture in a manner to express the highest and deepest.

Then, in order that the student may reach his greatest possibilities in expression, besides having the voice and body cultivated to the highest perfection, he must have the mind enriched in all its departments and strengthened in all its processes. While it is true that all mental culture contributes to success in this highest of the arts, it is also true that a special kind of mental training is necessary for expression.

It is the purpose of these volumes to outline one method of training the adult mind for expression and to furnish such literature as it is thought will best aid in this development. In the arrangement of steps it has been deemed expedient to follow the order of mental development in the child which is identical with the order of stimulation in any given expression of the adult; to work for the development of the intellect, the emotions, and the will respectively. To develop each of these successively in

their simpler and earlier manifestations, using corresponding literature, is the work outlined for the first volume.

It should be explained at this point that because there is such a dearth of animated expression, and because this quality is one of the most valuable and effective, one step in the four of each volume has been devoted to intensifying the expression. No new mental requirement is made, but by the aid of strong and inspiring literature, the student is so aroused that his body will respond adequately to his thought.

It is not possible in the space of the present series to furnish material for the systematic cultivation of every phase of the triple mental nature, nor would there be time in the course of study, were there necessity for their development, but place has been given to the most important of the states of consciousness.

This has been done in recognition of the truth that the peerless art of oratory requires the consecration of our highest faculties that its possibilities have never been realized and never will be realized until man's limitations are removed and he stands free. The ideal speaker will never appear until we see the intellect of a Socrates, the feeling of a Brooks and the will of a Napoleon, controlling as by an electrical touch the voice of a Mario and the body of an Apollo, for the accomplishment of purposes that are Christlike.

The compilers of these volumes are greatly indebted to Dr. C. W. Emerson, President of the Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, for first leading them to see the psychological side of expression and for the idea of arrang

ing the work in progressive steps. They are further indebted to him for an example of the inspired teacher and eloquent orator.

Great gratitude is due E. E. Hale; George W. Cable; Harper & Bros.; Houghton, Mifflin & Co.; J. B. Lippincott Co.; Lee & Shepherd; Chas. Scribners' Sons; and Roberts Bros. for courteous permission to use matter from their publications.

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