John Barclay's Argenis And Bacon's Secret Life

By Granville C. Cuningham

Book Overview

John Barclay's Argenis and Bacon's Secret Life is a book written by Granville C. Cuningham. This book is a study of two important works of literature from the 17th century - John Barclay's Argenis and Francis Bacon's Secret Life. The book explores the similarities and differences between these two works, and how they reflect the political and cultural climate of their time.Argenis is a political romance that was published in 1621. The novel tells the story of two young lovers, Argenis and Poliarchus, who are caught up in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. The novel is set in a fictional kingdom, but it is widely believed to be a commentary on the political situation in Europe at the time.Francis Bacon's Secret Life, on the other hand, is a biography of the philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The book was written by William Rawley, Bacon's personal secretary, and was published posthumously in 1657. The biography is notable for its frank discussion of Bacon's personal life, including his homosexuality and his alleged involvement in political corruption.Cuningham's book explores the themes of politics, power, and secrecy in both Argenis and Secret Life. He also discusses the historical context in which these works were written, and how they reflect the anxieties and uncertainties of their time. Overall, John Barclay's Argenis and Bacon's Secret Life is a fascinating study of two important works of literature from the 17th century.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Bacon's Secret Disclosed in Contemporary Books, by Granville C. Cuningham. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127184.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: 1162890126
• ISBN13: 9781162890128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"