Grenville Kleiser (1868– 1935) was a

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. He was the author of a long list of inspirational books and guides to oratorical success and personal development. Kleiser also worked as an instructor in Public Speaking at

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. Kleiser was born in 1868 in

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, Canada. He married Elizabeth Thompson in 1894. He died on August 27, 1953 in New York City.

Works

*''How to Speak in Public'' (1906) *''Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience'' (1908) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 01: Basil to Calvin'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 02: Hooker to South'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 03: Massillon to Mason'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 04: L. Beecher to Bushnell'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 05: Guthrie to Mozley'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 06: H.W. Beecher to Punshon'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 07: Hale to Farrar'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 08: Talmage to Knox Little'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 09: Cuyler to Van Dyke'' (1908, as editor) *''The World's Great Sermons, Volume 10: Drummond to Jowett - General Index'' (1908, as editor) *''Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases'' (1917) *''How to Argue and Win'' (1910) *''Stories that Take'' (1910) *''Phrases for Public Speakers and Paragraphs for Study'' (1910, as compiler) *''Christ, the Master Speaker'' (1910, as compiler) *''Helpful Hints on Writing and Reading'' (1911, as compiler) *''How to Read and Declaim'' (1911) *''Miscellaneous Studies in Prose'' (1911, as compiler) *

Richard Chenevix Trench Richard Chenevix Trench (Richard Trench until 1873; 9 September 1807 – 28 March 1886) was an Anglican archbishop and poet. Life He was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Richard Trench (1774–1860), barrister-at-law, and the Dublin write ...

, ''The Study of Words'' (1911, condensed by) *''Models for Study'' (1911, as compiler) *''Kleiser's Complete Guide to Public Speaking'' (1915) *''Talks on Talking'' (1916) *''Inspiration and Ideals. Thoughts for Every Day'' (1917) *''Successful Methods of Public Speaking'' (1919) *''Model Speeches for Practise'' (1920, as compiler) *''The Training of a Public Speaker'' (1920) *''How to Sell Through Speech'' (1920) *''Impromptu Speeches: How to Make Them'' (1920) *''Something to Say: and How to Say It'' (1920) *''Word Power: How to Develop It'' (1920) *''How to Build Mental Power'' *''How to Develop Self-confidence in Speech and Manner'' *''How to Improve Your Conversation'' *''How to Develop Power and Personality in Speaking'' *''Great Speeches and How to Make Them'' *''Make Your Life Worth Living'' *

Hugh Blair Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718 – 27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse. As a minister of the Church of Scotland, and occupant of the Ch ...

, ''Lectures on Rhetoric'' (editor) *''Training for Power and Leadership'' *''Mail Course in Public Speaking'' *''Mail Course in Practical English'' *''Mail Course in Business Success'' * George Campbell, ''The Philosophy of Rhetoric'' (editor) *''How to Speak Without Notes'' *''Vital English for Speakers and Writers'' *''Salesmanship and Advertising'' *''Daily Steps to Power'' *''Talks on Efficiency'' *''Letters that Produce Results'' *''How to Make and Save Money''

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