The Essays
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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, 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.
| ISBN-13 | 9780140432169 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0140432167 |
| Weight | 0.49 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 0.63 x 5.08 x 7.80 In |
| List Price | $19.00 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | - |
|---|---|
| Pages | 288 pages |
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
| Published On | 1986-01-07 |
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