Author: Francis Bacon
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 652
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Francisci Baconi Baronis de Verulamio ... Opera Omnia Quatuor Voluminibus Comprehensa: Containing, I. His Natural history. II. Physiological and medical remains. III. The new Atlantis. IV. His Apothegms. V. Essays. VI. Colours of good and evil. VII. History of the reign of Henry VII. VIII. History of Henry VIII. IX. Beginning of the history of Great Britain. X. Of a war with Spain. XI. Of an holy war. XII. The history of the office of alienations. XIII. Advice to the Duke of Buckingham, Sir George Villiers
Author: Francis Bacon
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 652
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 652
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The Major Works
Author: Francis Bacon
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192840813
Category : English essays
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together an extensive collection of Bacon's writing - the major prose in full, together with sixteen other pieces not otherwise available - togive the essence of his work and thinking.Although he had a distinguished career as a lawyer and statesman, Francis Bacon's lifelong goal was to improve and extend human knowledge. In The Advancement of Learning (1605) he made a brilliant critique of the deficiencies of previous systems of thought and proposed improvements to knowledge inevery area of human life. He conceived the Essays (1597, much enlarged in 1625) as a study of the formative influences on human behaviour, psychological and social. In The New Atlantis (1626) he outlined his plan for a scientific research institute in the form of a Utopian fable. In addition tothese major English works this edition includes 'Of Tribute', an important early work here printed complete for the first time, and a revealing selection of his legal and political writings, together with his poetry.A special feature of the edition is its extensive annotation which identifies Bacon's sources and allusions, and glosses his vocabulary.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192840813
Category : English essays
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together an extensive collection of Bacon's writing - the major prose in full, together with sixteen other pieces not otherwise available - togive the essence of his work and thinking.Although he had a distinguished career as a lawyer and statesman, Francis Bacon's lifelong goal was to improve and extend human knowledge. In The Advancement of Learning (1605) he made a brilliant critique of the deficiencies of previous systems of thought and proposed improvements to knowledge inevery area of human life. He conceived the Essays (1597, much enlarged in 1625) as a study of the formative influences on human behaviour, psychological and social. In The New Atlantis (1626) he outlined his plan for a scientific research institute in the form of a Utopian fable. In addition tothese major English works this edition includes 'Of Tribute', an important early work here printed complete for the first time, and a revealing selection of his legal and political writings, together with his poetry.A special feature of the edition is its extensive annotation which identifies Bacon's sources and allusions, and glosses his vocabulary.
The Words of César Chávez
Author: Cesar Chavez
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9781585441709
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Complements the editors' earlier study, The rhetorical career of César Chávez.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9781585441709
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Complements the editors' earlier study, The rhetorical career of César Chávez.
The Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi
Author: Mohandas Gandhi
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122417
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This selection of brief and incisive quotations range from religion and theology, personal and social ethics, service, and international and political affairs, to Gandhi's most original concept, satyagraha — group nonviolent direct action.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122417
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This selection of brief and incisive quotations range from religion and theology, personal and social ethics, service, and international and political affairs, to Gandhi's most original concept, satyagraha — group nonviolent direct action.
The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England
Author: Francis Bacon
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Languages : en
Pages : 566
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Languages : en
Pages : 566
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The Annotated Emerson
Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674049233
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Emerson remains one of America’s least understood writers, having spawned neither school nor follower. Those wishing to discover or reacquaint themselves with Emerson’s writings but who have not known where or how to begin will not find a better starting place or more reliable guide than David Mikics in this richly illustrated Annotated Emerson.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674049233
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Emerson remains one of America’s least understood writers, having spawned neither school nor follower. Those wishing to discover or reacquaint themselves with Emerson’s writings but who have not known where or how to begin will not find a better starting place or more reliable guide than David Mikics in this richly illustrated Annotated Emerson.
The Coming World Civilization
Author: William Ernest Hocking
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Category : Civilization
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Category : Civilization
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Essays; or, Counsels civil and moral, and the two books Of the proficience and advancement of learning
Author: Francis Bacon (visct. St. Albans.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Languages : en
Pages : 244
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“The” Poetical Works of S. Johnson ... with the Life of the Author ...
Author: Samuel Johnson
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Languages : en
Pages : 104
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Languages : en
Pages : 104
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The works of the rev. John Wesley
Author: John Wesley
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Category : Methodism
Languages : en
Pages : 564
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Category : Methodism
Languages : en
Pages : 564
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