The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral by Francis Bacon

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By Steven Simon Posted on Jan 3, 2026
In Category - Classic Literature
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626
English
"The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral" by Francis Bacon is a collection of essays first published in 1597. Beginning with just 10 essays, the work expanded through multiple editions to 58 essays by 1625, covering topics from public affairs to private life. Bacon examines subjects like truth, death, friendship, and ambition through systematic arg...
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famous phrases still quoted today, including "hostages to fortune." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Thompson
5 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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