Masterclass in Public Speaking

This publication contains lectures by Rudolf Steiner dedicated to the proper preparation and delivery of public speeches. Recommendations for developing speaking skills and enhancing the art of speech, made by a person who has given around 6000 lectures, essentially constitute a masterclass in public speaking. The author examines both the process of preparing for a public speech and the nuances of such a presentation. He reveals the conditions for making a speech lively and persuasive, warns against possible mistakes, and touches upon some issues of the occult influence of the speaker on the audience. Unplanned speeches and debates are considered separately.