Description: “The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral” by Francis Bacon is a remarkable collection of philosophical and practical reflections. It was first published in 1597, and later revised and expanded in 1625. Let me provide you with some insights into this influential work:Title and Author:Title: The Essays Or Counsels, Civil And Moral, Of Francis Ld. Verulam Viscount St. AlbansAuthor: Francis BaconDedication:Bacon dedicated this work to the Duke of Buckingham, addressing him as an excellent lord. He expressed that the Duke’s name would be like a precious ointment, lasting through posterity.Contents:The essays cover a wide range of topics, including truth, death, unity in religion, revenge, adversity, simulation and dissimulation, parents and children, marriage and single life, envy, love, great place, and many more.Bacon’s observations delve into ethical, political, and historical aspects of human behavior.Significance:These essays are considered timeless and continue to resonate with readers across generations.Bacon believed that the Latin version of his essays would endure as long as books existed, emphasizing their universality.Opening Line:The book begins with the famous question: “What is truth?”—a query attributed to Pilate during the trial of Jesus.It remains a treasure trove of wisdom and thought-provoking insights.
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Book Title: Vicar of Wakefield
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Narrative Type: Fiction
Original Language: English
Item Length: 4 in
Publisher: Donohue Brothers
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Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
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Type: Essay
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1800s
Item Height: 6 in
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Author: Francis Bacon, Oliver Goldsmith
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Genre: Adventure, Antiquarian & Collectible, Family, Parenting & Relations, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Essay
Topic: Classic Literature, Family Life, Life Crisis, Love, Parent-Child Relationship, Parenting, Relationships, Religious History, Social Situations, Society, Essay
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Width: 0.5 in
Number of Pages: 426 Pages
