The Essays

Name: The Essays
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By Francis Bacon

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The Essays by Francis Bacon is a collection of thought-provoking essays that explore a wide range of topics, from morality and politics to personal conduct and philosophy. Bacon shares his reflections on human nature and society, offering timeless insights into ambition, friendship, love, and more. His writing combines deep wisdom with eloquence, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the arts and culture.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're fascinated by the blend of philosophy and literature, as it offers insightful reflections on various aspects of human nature and society. These writings are celebrated for their concise yet profound observations, making them a rewarding read for those who appreciate thoughtful analysis and classical prose.

The Essays

Discusses truth, death, revenge, adversity, envy, marriage, love, goodness, superstition, friendship, ambition, aging, beauty, gardens, and honor.

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A collection of Bacon's vibrant, intelligent essays covering subjects ranging from ambition to the vicissitude of things.

One of the major political figures of his time, Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) served in the court of Elizabeth I and ultimately became Lord Chancellor under James I in 1617. A scholar, wit, lawyer and statesman, he wrote widely on politics, philosophy, and science—declaring early in his career that 'I have taken all knowledge as my province'.

In this, his most famous work, The Essays, he considers a diverse range of subjects, such as death and marriage, ambition and atheism, in prose that is vibrant and rich in Renaissance learning. Bacon believed that rhetoric—the force of eloquence and persuasion—could lead the mind to the pure light of reason, and his own rhetorical genius is nowhere better expressed than in these vivid essays.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140432169

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 1985

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by John Pitcher

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Francis Bacon, philosopher, essayist, lawyer and statesman, was born in London in 1561. He studied at Cambridge and was enrolled at Gray's Inn in 1576. In 1584 he entered Parliament, and made the acquaintance of the Earl of Essex, who endeavoured to advance him in his career. Nevertheless, having been appointed to investigate the causes of Essex's revolt in 1601, Bacon was largely responsible for the earl's conviction. Bacon was appointed Solicitor-General in 1607 and eventually became Lord Chancellor in 1618. In 1621 he was charged with bribery, fined and imprisoned in the Tower. Following his release, he retired to his family home and spent his remaining years in philosophical and literary work. His ambition was to create a new system of philosophy to relace that of Aristotle, and he has been justly acclaimed as an inspiration to later scientists, rationalits and materialists. He died in 1626. John Pitcher is a Fellow of St John's College, Oxford. He has edited Cymbeline for the Penguin Shakespeare and The Winter's Tale for the third series of the Arden Shakespeare.