The Golden Age of American Oratory

Richard Katula's documentary brings the era of the lyceum and chautauqua to life with expert commentary, dramatic readings, still photos, and rare action footage. Featuring Susan B. Anthony, Mark Twain, William Jennings Bryan, and other historical figures.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, Educational Video Group
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2012], c2005.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col.
Subjects:
Communication.
Interpersonal communication.
United States -- History.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Films on Demand - Click here for access
Contents:
  • Value of Oratory and its American Golden Age (1:34)
  • Credits: The Golden Age of American Oratory (0:33)
  • Past Oratorical Culture (1:07)
  • Age of Jackson (2:27)
  • American Grecophilia (1:19)
  • Nationalism Begins in Age of Jackson (2:01)
  • Lyceum (2:42)
  • Exploding Interest in Lecturers (3:06)
  • Legacy and Decline of Lyceum Circuit (1:02)
  • Chautauqua (2:18)
  • Chautauqua Topics (1:30)
  • Lectures on Spirituality and Women's Rights (2:28)
  • Booker T. Washington (3:50)
  • Speech Genres (0:54)
  • Emerson's Oratory (2:12)
  • Emerson on Thought (1:52)
  • Frederick Douglas's Oratory (4:20)
  • Mark Twain's Lectures (2:11)
  • Twain's Advice to Youth (1:37)
  • Twain's War Prayer (3:09)
  • Twain Forces Reexamination of Values (0:28)
  • William Jennings Bryan's Oratorical Style (2:16)
  • William Jennings Bryan's Best-Known Causes (0:58)
  • Acres of Diamonds (2:58)
  • Social Legacy of Lyceum and Chautauqua (3:05)
  • Philosophical Legacy of Lyceum and Chautauqua (1:07)
  • Chautauqua Tradition Survives (1:02)
  • Need for Civic Virtue (1:22)
  • Credits: The Golden Age of American Oratory (0:22)

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