The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral
The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral
Francis Bacon
Original edition · FreeLiteratureClassics Original: English68 pages
Francis Bacon’s essays consider truth, friendship, power, ambition, marriage, religion and the choices of everyday life. The collection grew from its first publication in 1597 to an expanded edition of 58 essays by 1625, balancing concise observations with practical moral and political reflection.
Book & edition details
- Original language
- English
- Original publication
- 1625
- Edition
- The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral (expanded 1625 collection) · 1996
- Publisher
- Project Gutenberg
- Length
- 52,806 words · about 241 min
- Reader typography
- standard
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