The Essays of Lord Bacon: With Critical and Illustrative Notes, and an Example with Answers of a University Middle-Class Examination Paper on the Essays by Rev. John Hunter (GT549)

Published 1880: New Edition / Hardcover / Very Good Condition

Original brown embossed cloth with gilt titles on the spine. 234 clean and bright pages with occasional speckled foxing on a few pages. Boards are rubbed with time, bumped on the corners and frayed along the spine tips and edges consistent with age but remain firm and intact. A very scarce edition. (GT549)

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"The Essays of Lord Bacon," meticulously edited with critical and illustrative notes by Rev. John Hunter, offers a profound exploration of Francis Bacon's insightful thoughts on a myriad of subjects. Originally published in 1873. The essays, enriched with critical annotations, provide a window into the philosophical musings and practical wisdom of one of history's greatest minds.

The book also includes an example, with answers, of a University Middle-Class Examination Paper on Bacon's essays, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. Bacon's eloquence and depth are preserved in this carefully curated volume, offering readers a chance to engage with his timeless reflections on truth, death, unity in religion, adversity, and much more.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a philosophy student, or simply a lover of classical literature, this edition of Bacon's essays will be a treasured addition to your collection. Dive into the intellectual legacy of Francis Bacon and discover the enduring relevance of his essays in today's world.

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2013
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There is not much here to say that the other reviewers have not covered: Sir Francis was a truly sharp witted mind, and knew how to write good prose, and how to run his topics and resolutions home to the reader. As style goes, I personally go easily between Aristotle and Bacon in the same day, and often. To me I see much of Aristotle in Francis' works (as in his high-formal writing style), yet it seems he did not know Greek. Most of his quotations and analogies he draws from Latin writers (a large proportion seems to be Virgil and Tacitus; midst a handful of others strewn throughout).

As far as Sir Francis' writing goes, theres little bad to say, and a lot of good. This is worth reading for any philosopher, or even anyone trying to get a good hold of formal prose. He might to some seem a tad difficult to read at first, but it shouldn't prove a real obstacle for anyone actually interested in the reading -- after you read just a couple of his essays, you will likely start to get used to his style quickly. I suggest looking in the Contents and just picking out a few that look like topics you couldn't deny interest - that will get you hooked, and into the style. [Google Books]