Essays and New Atlantis
by Francis Bacon
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This volume contains both 'The New Atlantis & the Essays of Francis BaconTags
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This can be a challenging read given the writing style of the time. Bacon was a genius for his time and the number of classical historical references woven in can add to the challenge. To do the Essays justice, will need to reread them.
Contents: Of truth -- Of death -- Of unity in religion -- Of revenge -- Of adversity -- Of simulation and dissimulation -- Of parents and children -- Of marriage and single life -- Of envy -- Of love -- Of great place -- Of boldness -- Of goodness, and goodness of nature -- Of nobility -- Of seditions and troubles -- Of atheism -- Of superstition -- Of travel -- Of empire -- Of counsel -- Of delays -- Of cunning -- Of wisdom for a man's self -- Of innovations -- Of dispatch -- Of seeming wise -- Of friendship -- Of expense -- Of true greatness of kingdoms and estates -- Of regimen of health -- Of suspicion -- Of discourse -- Of plantations -- Of riches -- Of prophecies -- Of ambition -- Of masques and triumphs -- Of nature in men -- Of show more custom and education -- Of fortune -- Of usury -- Of youth and age -- Of beauty -- Of deformity -- Of building -- Of gardens -- Of negotiating -- Of followers and friends -- Of suitors -- Of studies -- Of faction -- Of ceremonies and respects -- Of praise -- Of vainglory -- Of honor and reputation -- Of judicature -- Of anger -- Of vicissitude of things -- New Atlantis. show less
Book Description: Walter J Black, 1942. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. First Thus. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Francis Bacon was born on January 22, 1561 in London. After studying at Cambridge, Bacon began a legal career, ultimately becoming a barrister in 1582. Bacon continued his political ascent, and became a Member of Parliament in 1584. In 1600, he served as Queen Elizabeth's Learned Counsel in the trial of Robert Devereaux, the Earl of Essex. After show more numerous appointments under James I, Bacon admitted to bribery and fell from power. Much of Bacon's fame stems from the belief by some that he was the actual author of the plays of William Shakespeare. While many critics dismissed that belief, Bacon did write several important works, including a digest of laws, a history of Great Britain, and biographies of the Tudor monarchy, including Henry VII. Bacon was also interested in science and the natural world. His scientific theories are recorded in Novum Organum, published in 1620. Bacon's interest in science ultimately led to his death. After stuffing a fowl with snow to study the effect of cold on the decay of meat, he fell ill, and died of bronchitis on April 9, 1626. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- This is an omnibus edition of Francis Bacon's Essays and New Atlantis. Please do not combine it with either of the individual works, or with omnibus editions that contain a different collection of works (such as... (show all) these two works plus others).
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