Revised edition: Previously published as The Art of Public Speaking, this edition of The Art of Public Speaking (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Dale Carnegie and Joseph Berg Esenwein's The Art of Public Speaking will teach you to use your voice and gestures effectively, cultivate and exude real confidence, and convert listeners to your cause. Whether you're making a toast, debating in town hall, leading a business meeting, or presenting in front of a classroom, this essential guide's tried-and-true methods will prepare you for the big moment. You will understand the impact of a change in pitch, the power of a pause, and the importance of "practice, practice, practice." Brimming with exercises in every chapter and legendary speeches to be used as study aids, this internationally recognized classic-first published in 1915-has helped generations free themselves from stage fright and become dynamic speakers. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from iconic authors. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite, these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world.

Author Biography

Dale Harbison Carnegie (1888-1955) was an American writer and lecturer, as well as the creator of the Dale Carnegie Courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Following a failed acting career, the native Missourian headed to New York and launched a public speaking class at the 125th Street YMCA, where he was staying. By 1915, he was a successful lecturer and had written his first book, The Art of Public Speaking. He would go on to publish several successful titles throughout his career, including How to Stop Worrying and Start Living and How to Win Friends and Influence People, which remains a bestseller to this day.