Bacon's Essays

First published in 1597, Francis Bacon's Essays have long been admired for their clear, concise prose and incisive observations on human nature. In this edition, Bacon's Essays are supplemented by his treatise on the 'Colours of Good and Evil, ' which explores the ethical underpinnings of human behavior. Together, these works form a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers.

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