Essays and Ancient Fables of Francis Bacon

By Francis Bacon

Book Overview

Essays and Ancient Fables of Francis Bacon is a book that compiles the works of the famous philosopher, statesman, and essayist, Francis Bacon. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a collection of Bacon's essays, which cover a wide range of topics such as politics, religion, and ethics. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, and offer insights into Bacon's views on various issues.The second part of the book is a collection of ancient fables, which Bacon translated from their original Latin and Greek sources. The fables are moral tales that use animals as characters to teach lessons about human behavior. They are accompanied by Bacon's own commentary, which provides context and explanation for the stories.Overall, Essays and Ancient Fables of Francis Bacon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the writings of Francis Bacon, as well as for those interested in the history of philosophy and literature. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance era, and provides readers with a wealth of knowledge and insight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116278704X
• ISBN13: 9781162787046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"