Essays
Francis Bacon
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Essays
Published
2011
Publisher
Reclam-Verlag
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9783150083581
ISBN-10
3150083583
Description
"Bacon's Essays have attracted an eager readership since their publication in 1625. They sum up a lifetime's observations on the whole range of human activity, by one of the keenest minds of the Renaissance. In their third and final revision Bacon designed the Essays to fill some of the gaps he had diagnosed in the study of mankind, such as the formative influences on individual behaviour of birth and temperament, of environment, social exchange, leisure, business, and politics. Bacon's approach varies greatly from essay to essay, juxtaposing systematic analysis with brilliant apercus, in styles ranging from the detached and laconic to the passionately engaged, especially when expressing his moral beliefs."--BOOK JACKET. "This closely annotated edition is based on Brian Vickers's Oxford Authors text and includes appendices containing extracts from the Essays (1597), the Essays (1612) and 'Antitheses of Things' (1623)."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Way to wealth
Institutio Christianae religionis
Idylls of the King
Familiar quotations; a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Essays?
This edition of Essays has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of Essays?
Essays was written by Francis Bacon.
When was Essays published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.