Francis Bacon"This is the first extensive one-volume anthology of Bacon's writings since 1905. It includes the major English literary works on which his reputation rests: the Advancement of Learning (1605), the Essays (1597 and 1625), and the posthumously published New Atlantis (1626). In addition it reprints sixteen other works which are not otherwise available, which show Bacon's remarkable all-round abilities in politics, law, theology, and poetry." "A special feature of the edition is its extensive annotation, which identifies Bacon's sources and allusions (in the Bible, in classical literature, and in Renaissance texts). It also provides full explanation of Bacon's vocabulary, which is as rich as Shakespeare's, but far less familiar. Detailed headnotes recreate the political and intellectual contexts in which these works were produced."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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... ancient wisdom ; insomuch as he never nameth or mentioneth an ancient author or opinion , but to confute and reprove ; wherein for glory , and drawing followers and disciples , he took the right course . For certainly there cometh to ...
... ancient wisdom ; insomuch as he never nameth or mentioneth an ancient author or opinion , but to confute and reprove ; wherein for glory , and drawing followers and disciples , he took the right course . For certainly there cometh to ...
Page 365
... ancient castle or building not in decay ; or to see a fair ° timber tree ° sound and perfect . How much more to behold an ancient noble family , which hath stood against the waves and weathers of time . For new nobility is but the act ...
... ancient castle or building not in decay ; or to see a fair ° timber tree ° sound and perfect . How much more to behold an ancient noble family , which hath stood against the waves and weathers of time . For new nobility is but the act ...
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... ancient mother ' ( Virgil , Aeneid , iii . 96 ) . ancient ... Britain . ' Britain , after the OE period , was for long used only as a historical term , but in 1604 James I & VI was proclaimed " King of Great Britain " ( SOED ) . period ...
... ancient mother ' ( Virgil , Aeneid , iii . 96 ) . ancient ... Britain . ' Britain , after the OE period , was for long used only as a historical term , but in 1604 James I & VI was proclaimed " King of Great Britain " ( SOED ) . period ...
Contents
Introduction | xv |
Chronology | xlv |
An Advertisement touching the Controversies of the Church | 1 |
Copyright | |
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