Timothy Gura & Benjamin Powell 
Oral Interpretation [PDF ebook] 

In its 13th Edition, the iconic Oral Interpretation continues to prepare students to analyze and perform literature through an accessible, step-by-step process. New selections join classic favorites, and chapters devoted to specific genres-narrative, poetry, group performance, and more-explore the unique challenges of each form. Now tighter and more focused than its predecessors, this edition highlights movements in contemporary culture-especially the contributions of social media to current communication. New writings offer advice and strategies for maximizing body and voice in performance, and enhanced devices guide novices in performance preparation.